John Mackenzie, 5th Earl of Cromartie facts for kids
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The Earl of Cromartie
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Cromartie Coat of Arms
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| Born |
John Ruaridh Blunt Grant Blunt-Mackenzie
June 12, 1948 |
| Spouses |
Helen Murray
(m. 1973; div. 1983)Janet Claire Harley
(after 1985) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent | Roderick Grant Francis Mackenzie, 4th Earl of Cromartie |
| Residence | Castle Leod |
| Known for | Chief of Clan Mackenzie |
John Ruaridh Grant Mackenzie, born on June 12, 1948, is a Scottish engineer. He is also known as the 5th Earl of Cromartie. He is the current leader, or 'chief,' of Clan Mackenzie, a famous Scottish family.
About John Mackenzie
His Early Life
John Ruaridh Grant Mackenzie is the only son of Roderick Mackenzie, who was the 4th Earl of Cromartie. His mother was Olga Mendoza. He also has two older half-sisters from his father's first marriage.
His grandmother, Lady Sibell Lilian Mackenzie, was also a Countess of Cromartie. She held the title in her own right.
John Mackenzie went to school at Rannoch School in Perthshire. He then studied at Strathclyde University in Glasgow, Scotland.
His Career and Role
Lord Cromartie is a skilled explosives engineer. He is a registered member of the Institution of Explosives Engineers. This means he knows a lot about how explosives work safely.
Since 1980, he has been the Chief of Clan Mackenzie. This is a very important role in Scottish culture. As chief, he leads the Mackenzie clan.
He also wrote a climbing guide book called Selected Climbs in Skye. It was published in 1982 by the SMC.
In 1989, he officially became the 5th Earl of Cromartie. He also gained other titles like Baron Castlehaven and Viscount Tarbat.
The main home for the Earl of Cromartie is Castle Leod. This historic castle is located in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Scotland.
His Family Life
John Cromartie has been married twice. His first marriage was to Helen Murray in 1973. They later divorced in 1983. They had one son, Kenneth Mackenzie, who sadly passed away as a baby in 1980.
In 1985, he married Janet Clare Harley. They have two sons together:
- Colin Ruaridh Mackenzie, who is known as Viscount Tarbat (born in 1987).
- Hon. Alasdair Kenelm Stuart Mackenzie (born in 1989).
