Lord Carlyle of Torthorwald facts for kids
The Lordship of Parliament of Carlyle of Torthorwald was a special noble title in Scotland. It was like being given a very important position by the King or Queen. This title, known as Lord Carlyle of Torthorwald, was first created around the year 1473 for a person named Sir John Carlyle. The title continued for many years until 1638, when the sixth person to hold the title decided to give it up to the Earl of Queensberry.
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What is a Lordship of Parliament?
A Lordship of Parliament is a type of noble title within the Peerage of Scotland. The "Peerage" is like a special list of all the noble titles in a country, such as dukes, marquesses, earls, viscounts, and lords. In Scotland, a Lord of Parliament was a very important person who had the right to attend the Scottish Parliament. This meant they could help make decisions for the country.
The Lords Carlyle of Torthorwald
The title of Lord Carlyle of Torthorwald was held by several people over many years. Each person inherited the title or was granted it by the monarch.
The First Lords
- John Carlyle, 1st Lord Carlyle (died 1501): He was the very first person to hold this important title.
- William Carlyle, 2nd Lord Carlyle (died 1524): William took over the title after John.
- James Carlyle, 3rd Lord Carlyle (died 1526): James held the title for only a short time.
- Michael Carlyle, 4th Lord Carlyle (died 1575): Michael held the title for a much longer period.
The Later Lords
- Elizabeth Carlyle, 5th Lady Carlyle (died around 1620): Elizabeth was special because she was a woman who held the title. She married a man named James Douglas. He was the son of George Douglas of Parkhead.
- James Douglas, 6th Lord Carlyle, 2nd Earl of Queensberry (died 1671): James Douglas was the last person to hold the title of Lord Carlyle. He gave up the title in 1638. Later, in 1640, he also became the Earl of Queensberry, which was an even higher noble title.
End of the Lordship
The Lordship of Carlyle of Torthorwald came to an end in 1638. This happened when the sixth Lord Carlyle, James Douglas, decided to give up the title. He "resigned" it, which means he officially gave it back or transferred it to the Earl of Queensberry. After this, the title was no longer used.
