John Carmichael, 3rd Earl of Hyndford facts for kids
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John Carmichael, 3rd Earl of Hyndford (born March 15, 1701 – died July 19, 1767) was an important Scottish nobleman and diplomat. He was known as Lord Carmichael from 1710 until 1737. A nobleman is someone from a high-ranking family. A diplomat is a person who represents their country in other nations. John Carmichael helped Great Britain talk with other countries.
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Who Was John Carmichael?
John Carmichael was born in Scotland in 1701. His father was James Carmichael, who was the 2nd Earl of Hyndford. An Earl is a noble title, like a duke or a baron. When his father passed away in 1737, John became the 3rd Earl of Hyndford. This meant he took on his father's important family title.
A Life of Public Service
John Carmichael held many important jobs in Scotland. These jobs helped him serve his country. He was involved in both politics and the government.
Representing Scotland
From 1739, John Carmichael was a representative peer. This meant he was chosen to represent Scotland's noble families in the British Parliament. He helped make laws for the country. Also in 1739, he became the sheriff of Lanark. A sheriff was a local official who helped keep law and order.
Helping the Church
John Carmichael also had a role with the Church of Scotland. He was the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly in both 1739 and 1740. This important job meant he represented the King or Queen at the Church's main meeting. He helped keep good relations between the government and the Church.
Special Honors
Because of his service, John Carmichael received special honors. In 1742, he became a Knight of the Thistle. This is a very old and respected award in Scotland. In 1750, he joined the Privy Council. Members of this council advise the King or Queen on important matters. From 1764 to 1767, he was also the Vice Admiral of Scotland. This role involved overseeing naval matters for Scotland.
Working as a Diplomat
One of John Carmichael's most important roles was being a diplomat. He traveled to different countries to represent Great Britain. His job was to build good relationships and discuss important issues.
- He was an envoy to Prussia from 1741 to 1742. An envoy is a diplomat sent on a special mission.
- He then served in Russia from 1744 to 1749. This was a very important post, as Russia was a powerful country.
- Later, he was sent to Vienna (in what is now Austria) from 1752 to 1764. He spent many years working there.
John Carmichael passed away on July 19, 1767. His cousin, John Carmichael, who was the son of his uncle William Carmichael, became the next Earl of Hyndford.
