Margaret Leslie, 8th Countess of Rothes facts for kids
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Margaret Leslie
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| 8th Countess of Rothes (8th ruler) | |
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| Reign | 27 July 1681 – 20 August 1700 |
| Predecessor | John Leslie, 7th Earl and 1st Duke of Rothes |
| Successor | John Hamilton-Leslie, 8th/9th Earl |
| Spouse(s) | Charles Hamilton, 5th Earl of Haddington |
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| Father | John Leslie, 1st Duke of Rothes |
| Mother | Anne Crawford-Lindsay |
Margaret Leslie was an important noblewoman in Scotland. She was born before the year 1660. Margaret became the 8th Countess of Rothes, a special title passed down in her family.
Her father was John Leslie, 1st Duke of Rothes, who was the 7th Earl and also the 1st Duke of Rothes. These titles meant he was a very powerful and respected leader in Scotland.
On October 8, 1674, Margaret married her cousin, Charles Hamilton, 5th Earl of Haddington. When they married, her husband, Charles, took the last name Leslie. This was part of a special agreement for her family's noble title.
Margaret and Charles had four children. Their oldest son, John Hamilton-Leslie, became the Earl of Rothes after his mother passed away in August 1700. Another one of their sons later became the 6th Earl of Haddington.
Margaret's Family Life
Margaret Leslie married her cousin, Charles Hamilton, 5th Earl of Haddington, on October 8, 1674. Their marriage helped to keep important family titles and lands together.
Her Children
Margaret and Charles had four children together. They were:
- John Hamilton (later known as Leslie), who became the 9th Earl of Rothes.
- Thomas Hamilton, who later became the 6th Earl of Haddington.
- Charles Hamilton, who sadly passed away when he was young.
- Lady Anna Hamilton, who was born on August 25, 1676.
