Marquess of Ailsa facts for kids
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Arms of Kennedy, Marquesses of Ailsa: Argent, a Chevron Gules, between three crosses-Crosslet fitchée Sable, the whole within a Double-Tressure flory counterflory of the second. Crest: A Dolphin naiant proper. Supporters: On either side, a Swan wings inverted proper, beaked and membered Gules
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| Creation date | 10 September 1831 |
| Monarch | King William IV |
| Peerage | Peerage of the United Kingdom |
| First holder | Archibald Kennedy, 1st Marquess of Ailsa |
| Present holder | David Kennedy, 9th Marquess of Ailsa |
| Heir apparent | Archibald Kennedy, Earl of Cassilis |
| Remainder to | The 1st Marquess' heirs male of the body lawfully begotten |
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| Status | Extant |
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| Motto | AVISE LA FIN (Consider the end) |
The Marquess of Ailsa is a special title in the United Kingdom. It was created on September 10, 1831, for Archibald Kennedy. He was already the 12th Earl of Cassilis. The title of Earl of Cassilis started in 1509. Before that, the family held the title of Lord Kennedy since 1457. These titles are part of the "Peerage," which means they are old noble ranks.
The title "Ailsa" comes from Ailsa Craig. This is a small island in the Firth of Clyde in Scotland. The Kennedy family is also the traditional leader, or Clan Chief, of Clan Kennedy. Their family homes were Cassillis House and Culzean Castle. These historic castles are near Maybole, in Ayrshire, Scotland.
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The Kennedy Family Titles
The Kennedy family has held several important titles over many centuries. These titles show their long history and importance in Scotland and the United Kingdom.
Lords Kennedy (1457)
The first title the family received was Lord Kennedy. This was created in the Peerage of Scotland.
- Gilbert Kennedy, 1st Lord Kennedy (around 1406–around 1480)
- John Kennedy, 2nd Lord Kennedy (died 1508)
- David Kennedy, 3rd Lord Kennedy (died 1513)
Earls of Cassilis (1509)
The title of Earl of Cassilis was created for David Kennedy, the 3rd Lord Kennedy. This made the family even more important.
- David Kennedy, 1st Earl of Cassilis (1463–1513)
- Gilbert Kennedy, 2nd Earl of Cassilis (died 1527)
- Gilbert Kennedy, 3rd Earl of Cassilis (1515–1558)
- Gilbert Kennedy, 4th Earl of Cassilis (around 1541–1576)
- John Kennedy, 5th Earl of Cassilis (around 1573–1615)
- John Kennedy, 6th Earl of Cassilis (died 1668)
- John Kennedy, 7th Earl of Cassilis (1653–1701)
- John Kennedy, 8th Earl of Cassilis (1700–1759)
- Thomas Kennedy, 9th Earl of Cassilis (died 1775)
- David Kennedy, 10th Earl of Cassilis (died 1792)
- Archibald Kennedy, 11th Earl of Cassilis (died 1794)
- Archibald Kennedy, 12th Earl of Cassilis (1770–1846)
Marquesses of Ailsa (1831)
Archibald Kennedy, the 12th Earl of Cassilis, was given the title of Marquess of Ailsa in 1831. This is the highest title the family holds.
- Archibald Kennedy, 1st Marquess of Ailsa (1770–1846)
- Archibald Kennedy, 2nd Marquess of Ailsa (1816–1870)
- Archibald Kennedy, 3rd Marquess of Ailsa (1847–1938)
- Archibald Kennedy, 4th Marquess of Ailsa (1872–1943)
- Charles Kennedy, 5th Marquess of Ailsa (1875–1956)
- Angus Kennedy, 6th Marquess of Ailsa (1882–1957)
- Archibald David Kennedy, 7th Marquess of Ailsa (1925–1994)
- Archibald Angus Charles Kennedy, 8th Marquess of Ailsa (1956–2015)
- David Thomas Kennedy, 9th Marquess of Ailsa (born 1958)
The Current Marquess
David Thomas Kennedy is the 9th Marquess of Ailsa. He was born on July 3, 1958. He is the younger son of the 7th Marquess.
He went to Strathallan School in Perthshire. He also studied at Berkshire Agricultural College.
In 1991, David Kennedy married Anne Kelly. They have two children together:
- Lady Katherine Jean Kennedy (born 1993)
- Archibald David Kennedy, Earl of Cassilis (born 1995)
Archibald David Kennedy is the "heir apparent." This means he is next in line to inherit the titles.
In 1999, the Marquess was living at Morriston, Culzean, in Ayrshire. On January 16, 2015, he became the Marquess of Ailsa. He inherited the titles after his older brother passed away.
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| Preceded by Archibald Kennedy |
Marquess of Ailsa 2015– |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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A coronet worn by an Earl.
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A coronet worn by a Marquess.
