Lord Avondale facts for kids
The name Avondale (or Avandale) has been used for several important titles in Scottish history. These titles refer to the beautiful valley of the Avon Water river in Scotland. Today, this area is better known as Strathaven.
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The First Earls of Avondale (1437)
The very first time an Avondale title was created was in 1437. This was the title of Earl of Avondale. An Earl is a very high-ranking noble. Along with this, the title of Lord Balveny was also created.
These titles were given to James Douglas, who was sometimes called "the Gross." He was a younger son of Archibald Douglas, 3rd Earl of Douglas. James became the Earl of Douglas in 1440. This happened after his nephew and great-nephew passed away.
However, these titles were later taken away in 1455. This happened because his son, James Douglas, the 3rd Earl of Avondale, was found guilty of a serious crime against the king. When a title is taken away like this, it is called "forfeit."
Who were the Earls of Avondale?
- James Douglas, 1st Earl of Avondale (1371–1443)
- William Douglas, 2nd Earl of Avondale (1425–1452)
- James Douglas, 3rd Earl of Avondale (1426–1488)
The First Lord Avondale (1459)
The second time an Avondale title was created was in 1459. This time, it was the title of Lord Avondale. A Lord is also a noble, but usually a rank below an Earl.
This title was given to Andrew Stuart. He was the son of Sir Walter Stewart. This also made him the grandson of Murdoch Stewart, 2nd Duke of Albany.
Andrew Stuart held a very important job. He was the Chancellor of Scotland from 1460 to 1482. This meant he was a chief minister to the King. When he passed away in 1488, the title of Lord Avondale ended. This is called becoming "extinct."
The Lord Avondale (1459)
- Andrew Stewart, 1st Lord Avandale (died 1488)
The Second Lord Avondale (c. 1499)
The title of Lord Avondale was created for a third time around 1499. This new Lord Avondale was also named Andrew Stuart. He was the great-grandson of Sir Walter Stewart. This made him a great-nephew of the first Lord Avondale.
When this Andrew Stuart passed away on September 9, 1513, his son took over the title. His son was also named Andrew.
The second Lord Avondale decided to swap his title. On March 15, 1543, he exchanged his Lord Avondale title for the title of Lord Ochiltree.
The Lords Avondale (c. 1499)
- Andrew Stewart, 1st Lord Avondale (died 1513)
- Andrew Stewart, 2nd Lord Avondale (died 1548)
The Duke of Clarence and Avondale (1890)
The most recent time an Avondale title was created was in 1890. This was a very grand title: Duke of Clarence and Avondale. A Duke is the highest rank of nobility. He also received the title of Earl of Athlone.
These titles were given to Prince Albert Victor. He was the eldest son of the Prince of Wales. His father later became King Edward VII.
Sadly, Prince Albert Victor passed away on January 14, 1892. Since he had no children to inherit the titles, they became "extinct" again.
The Duke of Clarence and Avondale (1890)
See also
- Avondale Castle
- Balvenie Castle
- Earl of Douglas
- Earl Castle Stewart
