John Carmichael, 1st Earl of Hyndford facts for kids
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The Right Honourable
Earl of Hyndford
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| Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland | |
| In office 1689–1690 |
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| Monarch | William III and Mary II |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Kintore |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Melville |
| Secretary of State | |
| In office 1699–1702 |
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| Monarch | William III, Mary II, and Anne |
| Preceded by | The Duke of Atholl |
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Queensberry |
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| Born | 28 February 1638 Carmichael, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Died | 20 September 1710 Carmichael, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Spouse | Beatrix Drummond |
| Children | James Carmichael, 2nd Earl of Hyndford |
John Carmichael, 1st Earl of Hyndford (born 28 February 1638 – died 20 September 1710) was a very important Scottish nobleman and politician. For many years, he was known as Lord Carmichael. In 1701, he was given the special title of the first Earl of Hyndford.
He took over the title of Lord Carmichael in 1672. This happened after his grandfather, James Carmichael, 1st Lord Carmichael, passed away. John Carmichael held many important jobs in Scotland during his life.
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Who Was John Carmichael?
John Carmichael was born in a place called Carmichael in Lanarkshire, Scotland. He lived during a time of big changes in Scottish history. He became a key figure in the government and played a part in important decisions.
What Important Roles Did He Have?
John Carmichael held several high-ranking positions. These jobs showed how much trust people had in him. He helped to run the country and make important choices.
Keeper of the Privy Seal
From 1689 to 1690, John Carmichael was the Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland. This person was in charge of the "Privy Seal." This special seal was used to make official documents legal and binding. It was a very trusted position.
Lord High Commissioner
He was also the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland several times. He held this role in 1690, 1694, and 1699. The Lord High Commissioner was the King or Queen's representative. They attended the main meeting of the Church of Scotland. This role helped keep a good relationship between the government and the church.
Chancellor of the University of Glasgow
From 1692 to 1713, John Carmichael was the Chancellor of the University of Glasgow. The Chancellor is usually the head of a university. They help guide its direction and support its learning goals. This shows his interest in education.
Secretary of State
One of his most important jobs was Secretary of State. He held this position from 1699 to 1702. The Secretary of State was a top government official. They were responsible for many important matters, including foreign affairs and domestic policy.
Military Role
Besides his political jobs, John Carmichael also had a military role. He was a colonel of Dragoons from 1693 to 1697. Dragoons were a type of soldier who could fight on horseback or on foot.
His Support for the Union
John Carmichael was a strong supporter of the Union with England. This was a very big decision for Scotland. The Act of Union joined Scotland and England to form the Kingdom of Great Britain. He believed this union would be good for Scotland's future.
His Family Life
John Carmichael was married to a woman named Beatrix Drummond. They had children together. Their son, James Carmichael, 2nd Earl of Hyndford, later became the second Earl of Hyndford. Their daughter, also named Beatrix, married a politician named John Cockburn of Ormiston.
John Carmichael passed away on 20 September 1710, in Carmichael, Scotland.
