Lord Altrie facts for kids
The title of Lord Altrie is a special noble rank from the Peerage of Scotland. This means it was a very old and important title in Scotland's history. It was first created on July 29, 1587.
The very first person to hold this title was Robert Keith. When he passed away around 1593, the title didn't disappear. Instead, it was passed down to his nephew, George Keith, 5th Earl Marischal.
What is a Lord Altrie?
A "Lord" is a noble title, often passed down through families. The "Peerage of Scotland" is a list of all the noble titles that existed in Scotland before 1707, when Scotland and England joined to form Great Britain. These titles gave people special rights and responsibilities.
The title of Lord Altrie was created by the King of Scotland at the time. It was a way to recognize important families and their service.
The First Holders of the Title
The title of Lord Altrie was held by a few important people:
- Robert Keith, 1st Lord Altrie: He was the very first person to be given this title. He held it until he died around 1593.
- George Keith, 5th Earl Marischal and 2nd Lord Altrie: After Robert Keith's death, the title went to his nephew, George Keith. George was already a very important person, holding the title of Earl Marischal.
The Title's Journey
When George Keith inherited the Lord Altrie title, it became joined with his other important title, Earl Marischal. This meant that whoever was the Earl Marischal also held the title of Lord Altrie.
This continued for many years, through several generations of the Keith family. However, the title of Lord Altrie, along with the Earl Marischal title, was eventually "forfeited" in 1715. Forfeiture means the title was taken away by the government, usually because the person holding it had acted against the crown. In this case, it was taken from George Keith, 10th Earl Marischal. After this, the title of Lord Altrie no longer existed.
