Lord MacDonell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lord MacDonell |
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  Blazon: Or, an eagle displayed Gules surmounted of a lymphad Sable, her sails furled up and rigging proper, in the dexter chief point a dexter hand couped in fess of the Second and in the sinister a cross crosslet fitchee of the Third
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| Creation date | 9 December 1716 |
| Monarch | James VIII & III |
| Peerage | Peerage of Scotland (Jacobite peerage) |
| First holder | Alastair Dubh MacDonell |
| Present holder | Colin Patrick MacDonell, 13th Lord MacDonell |
| Heir apparent | Angus Curt MacDonell, Younger of Glengarry |
| Seat(s) | Invergarry Castle (historically) |
| Former seat(s) | Strome Castle |
| Motto | Creag an Fhitich (The Raven's Rock) |
The title Lord MacDonell is a special noble title from the Jacobite Peerage. It was created on 9 December 1716 for Alastair MacDonell of Glengarry. He was made a Lord and a Peer (a high-ranking noble) by James VIII & III.
This title was meant to be passed down through his family, specifically to his male heirs. The current person holding this title is Colin Patrick MacDonell. He is the 13th Lord MacDonell and also the 24th titular chief of the MacDonell of Glengarry.
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What is a Lordship?
A Lordship is a type of noble title. In the past, people with these titles often had special rights or duties. They were usually important leaders in their communities. The title of Lord MacDonell is part of the Peerage of Scotland.
The Jacobite Peerage
The Jacobite Peerage is a bit different from other noble titles. It includes titles given by the exiled (meaning, living outside their own country) Stuart kings of Great Britain. These kings were trying to get their throne back. So, the titles they gave, like Lord MacDonell, are recognized by those who supported the Stuarts.
The Lords of MacDonell
The title of Lord MacDonell has been passed down through many generations. Here are some of the people who have held this important title:
First Lord MacDonell
- Alastair MacDonell was the 1st Lord MacDonell. He was also the 11th Chief of Glengarry. He was a strong supporter of the Stuart cause and fought in battles like Sherriffmuir. He passed away in 1724.
Passing Down the Title
After Alastair, the title continued through his family. His son, John MacDonell, became the 2nd Lord. Then, John's son, Alastair MacDonell, became the 3rd Lord.
The title kept passing from father to son for many generations. This is a common way for noble titles to be inherited.
Later Lords
- Alexander Ranaldson MacDonell was the 5th Lord MacDonell. He was born in 1771 and became chief of the clan. He died in 1828.
- Aeneas Ranaldson MacDonell became the 6th Lord. He was born in 1808 and passed away in 1852.
- Later, Aeneas Ranald MacDonell became the 9th Lord. He was born in 1790 and was a descendant of the first Lord's younger brother.
- Air Commodore Aeneas Ranald Donald MacDonell was the 12th Lord MacDonell. He was a member of the RAF and received special awards like the CB and the DFC. He was born in 1913 and died in 1999.
The Current Lord
- The current holder of the title is Aeneas Ranald Euan MacDonell. He is the 13th Lord MacDonell. He was born in 1941 and studied at St John's College, Cambridge.
