John Drummond, 2nd Earl of Perth facts for kids

John Drummond, 2nd Earl of Perth (1588–1662) was an important Scottish nobleman. He held a special title and played a role in Scottish life during the 1600s.

John Drummond's Early Life and Education

John Drummond was the son of Patrick Drummond, the 3rd Lord Drummond, and Lady Elizabeth Lindsay. When his father passed away in 1602, John became the 4th Lord Drummond.

John wrote about his own education and early life. He first studied in Dunblane, a town in Scotland. Then, he went to school in Edinburgh, following the advice of his sister, Lilias, Lady Fyvie. This was until 1603, when King James VI of Scotland also became King James I of England, an event known as the Union of the Crowns.

After this, John traveled to France. He studied with Robert Balfour, a philosopher and Catholic, who was the head of the College of Guienne. Next, John went to Toulouse, where he attended lectures on law. He also spent some time in Paris in 1610 and witnessed the coronation of Marie de' Medici as Regent on May 13.

Becoming the Earl of Perth

In August 1610, John visited London. He saw his sister, Jean Drummond, who was an influential courtier serving Anne of Denmark, the Queen.

John's older brother, James Drummond (1586–1611), had been given the title of Earl of Perth. Sadly, James died in 1611. Because of a special rule, John Drummond then became the Earl of Perth on December 8, 1611.

John was involved in a conflict with the Clan MacGregor at Duncrub in 1611. King James VI was pleased with how things turned out. John went back to court for several months, where his sister, Lady Roxburghe, helped him keep his living costs low.

John Drummond also wrote a tribute to Anna Gordon, the wife of his son, James Drummond. Anna died in January 1656 after giving birth to a daughter. She was buried at the family chapel in Innerpeffray.

John Drummond passed away on June 11, 1662.

Family Life and Children

John Drummond married Jean Ker (who died in 1622) on August 28, 1613. Jean was the daughter of Robert Ker, the 1st Earl of Roxburghe, and Mary Maitland.

They had several children, including:

• Henry Drummond, born on August 1, 1614. He died in September 1622. Queen Anne of Denmark chose his name, and the Countess of Montrose represented her as godmother at his baptism in Dunblane.
• James Drummond, who became the 3rd Earl of Perth. He was born in 1615 and died on June 2, 1675. He married Anna Gordon (who died in 1656), the daughter of George Gordon, the 2nd Marquess of Huntly.
• Robert Drummond
• John Drummond of Logiealmond (1620–1678), who married Grissell Stewart. She was the daughter of Thomas Stewart of Grandtully.
• Lady Lilias Drummond, born around 1621. She died before January 12, 1663 or 1664. She married Patrick Murray, the Earl of Tullibardine, in May 1643. He was the son of Elizabeth Dent, Countess of Tullibardine.
• Sir William Drummond, who later became Sir William Ker, 2nd Earl of Roxburghe. He was born in 1623 and died on July 2, 1675.
• Lady Jean Drummond, born in 1623 or 1624. She died on January 12, 1663.

John Drummond mentioned that his daughters were raised in Scotland and also at court with his sister, Jean Drummond, Lady Roxburghe.