Kenneth Mackay, 2nd Earl of Inchcape facts for kids

Kenneth Mackay, 2nd Earl of Inchcape (born 25 December 1887 – died 21 June 1939), was an important person in Britain. He was a lawyer, a successful businessman, and a noble. A noble is someone who holds a special title, like an Earl.

Kenneth became the Earl of Inchcape on 23 May 1932. This happened after his father, James Mackay, 1st Earl of Inchcape, passed away. During World War I, Kenneth served in the army. He was a Lieutenant in the 12th Royal Lancers and the Machine Gun Corps.

Early Life and Education

Kenneth Mackay went to two famous schools. First, he attended Eton College, a well-known boarding school. After that, he studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, which is part of the University of Cambridge.

In 1910, he became a barrister-at-law. This means he was a type of lawyer who could argue cases in court. He was accepted into the Inner Temple, which is one of the professional groups for barristers in London.

Business Career and Roles

Kenneth Mackay held many important positions in the business world. He was involved with several large companies. These roles showed his skill as a leader and businessman.

• He was the President of P&O Bank.
• He served as Deputy Chairman and later Chairman of Marine Insurance Co. GEC.
• He was a Director at P&O. This was a very famous shipping company.
• He also worked as a Director for William Cory and Son.
• He was a Partner in Mackinnon, Mackenzie and Co. in Calcutta, India.
• He was a Partner in MacDonald, Hamilton and Co. in Sydney, Australia.
• He was also a Partner in Gray Dawes and Co..

Family Life

Kenneth Mackay was the son of James Mackay, the 1st Earl of Inchcape, and Jean Paterson Shanks. He was married twice and had several children.

First Marriage and Children

On 22 September 1915, Kenneth married Frances Caroline Joan Moriarty. Her father was John Francis Moriarty, a high-ranking judge in Ireland. Kenneth and Frances had four children together before they divorced in 1931.

• Patricia Margery Kathleen Mackay (born 18 August 1916 – died August 1973). She was known as a socialite.
• Kenneth James William Mackay, 3rd Earl of Inchcape (born 27 December 1917 – died 17 March 1994). He later became the 3rd Earl.
• Alan John Francis Mackay (born 6 September 1919 – died 1 February 1999).
• James Lyle Mackay (born 19 October 1923 – died 20 August 1941).

Second Marriage and Children

On 1 June 1933, Kenneth married Leonora Margaret Brooke. Her father was Charles Vyner Brooke, who was the Rajah of Sarawak. Her mother was Sylvia Brett, the Ranee of Sarawak. Kenneth and Leonora had two children.

• Simon Mackay, Baron Tanlaw (born 30 March 1934).
• Rosemary Mackay (born 5 November 1936).