Maclean baronets facts for kids
A baronetcy is a special title given by the King or Queen. It's a bit like being a knight, but the title can be passed down through the family. It's not a noble title like a Duke or Earl, but it's still a very old and respected honour.
There have been two different baronet titles created for people with the last name Maclean. One was created a long time ago in Nova Scotia (a part of Canada now), and the other was created more recently in the United Kingdom. Both of these titles still exist today.
The Maclean Baronetcy, of Morvaren (which is in Argyll, Scotland), was created on September 3, 1631. The first person to hold this title was Lachlan Maclean. This title was meant to be passed down to his male family members.
His great-grandson, the fifth Baronet, was given another special title, Lord Maclean, in 1716. When he passed away around 1751, his title went to a relative, the sixth Baronet. This Baronet was the great-grandson of Donald Maclean of Brolas. After him, another relative, the seventh Baronet, took over. He was the grandson of Hector Og Maclean of Brolas. He didn't have children, so his half-brother became the eighth Baronet.
The eleventh Baronet, Sir Charles Hector Fitzroy Maclean, was a very important person. He was the Chief Scout for the whole Commonwealth (a group of countries linked to the UK). He also worked for Queen Elizabeth II as her Lord Chamberlain. In 1971, he was given a new title for his lifetime: Baron Maclean. When he passed away in 1990, his Baron title ended, but his son became the twelfth Baronet. This son is also the 28th Chief of Clan Maclean of Duart, which is a very old Scottish family. The family's historic home is Duart Castle on the Isle of Mull in Scotland.
The Maclean Baronetcy, of Strachur and Glensluain (also in Argyll, Scotland), was created later, on July 22, 1957. This title was given to Fitzroy Maclean. He was a diplomat (someone who works with other countries), a soldier, a writer, and a politician. As of 2010, his son is the second Baronet, having taken over the title in 1996.
Maclean Baronets of Duart and Morvern (1631)
This is a list of the people who have held the title of Maclean Baronet of Duart and Morvern since it was created in 1631.
- Sir Lachlan Maclean, 1st Baronet (died 1649)
- Sir Hector Maclean, 2nd Baronet (around 1625–1651)
- Sir Allan Maclean, 3rd Baronet (around 1637–1674)
- Sir John Maclean, 4th Baronet (died around 1719)
- Sir Hector Maclean, 5th Baronet (around 1704–1751)
- Sir Allan Maclean, 6th Baronet (died 1783)
- Sir Hector Maclean, 7th Baronet (died 1818)
- Sir Fitzroy Jeffreys Grafton Maclean, 8th Baronet (died 1847)
- Sir Charles Fitzroy Maclean, 9th Baronet (1798–1883)
- Sir Fitzroy Donald Maclean, 10th Baronet (1835–1936)
- Sir Charles Hector Fitzroy Maclean, 11th Baronet (1916–1990) - He was also made Baron Maclean in 1971.
- Sir Lachlan Hector Charles Maclean, 12th Baronet (born 1942)
The person who is expected to inherit the title next is the current Baronet's son, Malcolm Lachlan Charles Maclean (born 1972). He is known as the Younger of Duart and Morven.
Maclean Baronets of Strachur and Glensluain (1957)
This is a list of the people who have held the title of Maclean Baronet of Strachur and Glensluain since it was created in 1957.
- Sir Fitzroy Hew Maclean of Dunconnel, 1st Baronet (1911–1996)
- Sir Charles Edward Maclean of Dunconnel, 2nd Baronet (born 1946)
The person who is currently expected to inherit the title if the current Baronet doesn't have children is his only brother, Alexander James Simon Aeneas Maclean (born 1949).
The person who is expected to inherit the title after Alexander James Simon Aeneas Maclean is his son, Alexander Fitzroy Nicolas Maclean (born 1996).
