John Hay, 2nd Marquess of Tweeddale facts for kids
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The Most Honourable
The Marquess of Tweeddale
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Portrait by Gerard Soest.
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| Lord Chancellor of Scotland | |
| In office 1704–1705 |
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| Monarch | Queen Anne |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Seafield |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Seafield |
| Lord High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland | |
| In office 1704–1704 |
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| Monarch | Queen Anne |
| Preceded by | The Duke of Queensberry |
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Argyll |
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John Hay
1645 |
| Died | 20 April 1713 (aged 67–68) |
| Political party | Squadrone Volante |
| Spouse | Lady Mary Maitland |
| Children | Charles, John |
| Parents | John Hay, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale Lady Jean Scott |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Scotland |
| Years of service | 1668–1689 |
| Rank | Colonel |
John Hay, 2nd Marquess of Tweeddale (1645 – 20 April 1713) was an important Scottish nobleman. He held several high-ranking jobs in the Scottish government. He was known for leading a political group called the Squadrone Volante.
Early Life and Family
John Hay was born in 1645. His father was John Hay, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale. His mother was Lady Jean Scott. She was the daughter of Walter Scott, 1st Earl of Buccleuch.
John was the oldest son in his family. He had several younger brothers and sisters. His family was well-connected among the Scottish nobility.
His Important Roles
John Hay had a long and active career in public service. He held many different positions in Scotland. These roles showed his growing importance in the country.
He was a Colonel in the military from 1668 to 1689. He led regiments in different areas of Scotland. He also served as a "Burgess of Edinburgh" starting in 1668. This meant he was a citizen with special rights in the city.
John Hay was a "Commissioner" for various regions. This role involved managing local affairs and taxes. He was also a Privy Councillor of Scotland from 1689. This was a group of trusted advisors to the monarch. From 1694 to 1713, he was the Sheriff of Haddington. This job involved law enforcement and local government.
In 1695, he became the Lord Treasurer. This was a very important job, managing the country's money. He took over his father's title, Marquess of Tweeddale, in 1697.
Leading Scotland's Parliament
In 1704, John Hay was chosen for a very special role. He became the Lord High Commissioner to the Scots Parliament. This meant he represented the monarch, Queen Anne, in the Parliament.
He also served as Lord Chancellor of Scotland from 1704 to 1705. This was the highest legal and administrative office in Scotland.
John Hay led a political group called the Squadrone Volante. This group played a big part in Scottish politics. Even though he led this group, he eventually supported the Union. This was the agreement that joined Scotland and England into Great Britain. After the Union in 1707, he was chosen as one of 18 Scottish representatives in the new British Parliament.
Personal Life
In 1666, John Hay married Lady Mary Maitland in London. Lady Mary was the daughter of John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale. Her father, however, did not get along with John Hay. This caused John to leave Scotland for a while. He was able to return and regain his position after Lauderdale's death in 1682.
John and Mary had several children together:
- Charles Hay, 3rd Marquess of Tweeddale (around 1670–1715): He became the next Marquess after his father.
- Lord John Hay (died 1706): He was a military general. He led a famous group of soldiers called the Scots Greys.
- Lord William Hay (died 1723): He was also a military general.
- Lady Anne Hay
- Lady Jean Hay (died 1731)
John Hay, 2nd Marquess of Tweeddale, passed away on 20 April 1713. His oldest son, Charles, took over his titles.
