Lord Balmerino facts for kids
The title of Lord Balmerino (sometimes called Balmerinoch) was a special noble title in Scotland. It was created in 1606. A noble title is like a special rank given by a king or queen. The title of Lord Balmerino ended in 1746. This happened when the 6th Lord Balmerino lost his title because of his actions against the government. He was held in the Tower of London and his title was taken away.
The title of Lord Coupar (or Cupar) was another noble title in Scotland. It was created on December 20, 1607. The first Lord Coupar was James Elphinstone, who was the second son of the 1st Lord Balmerino. In 1669, the 3rd Lord Balmerino also became the Lord Coupar. From that time until 1746, the same person held both titles. This means the two lordships were "merged" or held by one person.
Lords Balmerino: A Family History
The title of Lord Balmerino was held by members of the Elphinstone family. Here are the people who held this important title:
- Sir James Elphinstone, 1st Lord Balmerino (died June 21, 1612)
- John Elphinstone, 2nd Lord Balmerino (died February 28, 1649)
- John Elphinstone, 3rd Lord Balmerino (February 18, 1632 – June 10, 1704)
- John Elphinstone, 4th Lord Balmerino (December 26, 1652 – May 13, 1736)
- James Elphinstone, 5th Lord Balmerino (November 24, 1675 – January 5, 1746)
- Arthur Elphinstone, 6th Lord Balmerino (1688 – August 18, 1746) – He was the last to hold the title, which was taken away in 1746.
Lords Coupar: The First Holders
The title of Lord Coupar was also held by the Elphinstone family.
- James Elphinstone, 1st Lord Coupar (around 1590–1669)
- John Elphinstone, 3rd Lord Balmerino, 2nd Lord Coupar – After the 1st Lord Coupar, the title passed to the 3rd Lord Balmerino, and from then on, the same person held both titles.
