John Lindsay, 19th Earl of Crawford facts for kids
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John Lindsay, 19th Earl of Crawford and 3rd Earl of Lindsay (died December 1713) was an important Scottish nobleman and politician. He held high titles and played a part in the government during a time of big changes in Scotland and Great Britain.
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A Life of Service
His Early Life and Family
John Lindsay was born before 1672. He was the oldest son of William Lindsay, who was the 18th Earl of Crawford. His mother was Lady Mary Johnstone.
When his father passed away in 1698, John took over the family titles. This meant he became the 19th Earl of Crawford and the 3rd Earl of Lindsay. Around the year 1700, he married Emilia Stuart.
Important Roles and Duties
John Lindsay trained to be a lawyer. This education helped him take on important roles in government. In 1702, he became a Privy Counsellor for Scotland. This was a special advisor to the monarch.
From 1704 to 1714, he was a Colonel in the Grenadier Guards. This was a very important military position.
Serving in the New Parliament
A major event during his life was the Treaty of Union in May 1707. This agreement joined Scotland and England to create Great Britain. After this, John Lindsay was chosen as one of the first Scottish representative peers. This meant he represented Scotland's noble families in the new British Parliament. He served in this role until September 1710.
His Final Years
John Lindsay passed away in London in January 1714. He was buried in his family's vault at Ceres churchyard in Fife, Scotland. His oldest son, also named John Lindsay, took over his titles. His first-born son, William, had died earlier.
