Marquess of Linlithgow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marquessate of Linlithgow |
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| Creation date | 23 October 1902 |
| Monarch | King Edward VII |
| Peerage | Peerage of the United Kingdom |
| First holder | John Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun |
| Present holder | Adrian Hope, 4th Marquess of Linlithgow |
| Heir apparent | Andrew Hope, Earl of Hopetoun |
| Remainder to | the 1st Marquess' heirs male of the body lawfully begotten |
| Subsidiary titles | Earl of Hopetoun Viscount Aithrie Lord Hope Baron Hopetoun Baron Niddry |
| Seat(s) | Hopetoun House |
| Motto | At spes non fracta ("But my hope is not broken") |
The Marquess of Linlithgow is a special title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. This title was created on October 23, 1902. It was first given to John Hope, who was also the 7th Earl of Hopetoun.
Today, the person holding this title is Adrian Hope. The family's main home is Hopetoun House, which is located near Queensferry in West Lothian.
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What is a Marquess?
A Marquess is a very high rank in the British nobility. It is above an Earl but below a Duke. These titles are often passed down through families. The family motto, At spes non fracta, means "But my hope is not broken."
The Hope Family History
The Hope family has a long and interesting history. Their story begins with Sir Charles Hope. He was the grandson of Sir James Hope. In 1703, Sir Charles Hope received several important titles. These included Lord Hope, Viscount Aithrie, and Earl of Hopetoun. These titles were part of the Peerage of Scotland.
Early Earls of Hopetoun
The first Earl, Charles Hope, also served as the Lord Lieutenant of Linlithgowshire. He was also the Governor of the Bank of Scotland. His son, the second Earl, took over the titles after him.
The third Earl, James Hope-Johnstone, was Lord Lieutenant of Linlithgowshire too. He also represented Scotland in the House of Lords. In 1809, he received another title: Baron Hopetoun. This was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. He did not have any sons, so the title passed to his half-brother.
Important Family Members and Their Roles
The fourth Earl, John Hope, was a general in the army. He also served as a Member of Parliament for Linlithgow. In 1814, he was given the title Baron Niddry.
His son, the fifth Earl, also became Lord Lieutenant of Linlithgowshire. The sixth Earl, John Alexander Hope, continued this tradition.
The seventh Earl, John Adrian Louis Hope, was a very important person. He worked as a colonial administrator and was a Conservative politician. He served as the Governor of Victoria in Australia. He was also the first ever Governor-General of Australia. Later, he became the Secretary of State for Scotland.
In 1902, because of his important work, the seventh Earl was created the Marquess of Linlithgow. This is how the Marquessate title began.
Later Marquesses of Linlithgow
The second Marquess, Victor Alexander John Hope, was also a politician. He served as Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943. This was a very important role during a difficult time.
His son, Charles William Frederick Hope, became the third Marquess. He was Lord Lieutenant of West Lothian for many years.
Today, the titles are held by the fourth Marquess, Adrian John Charles Hope. He became Marquess in 1985.
The Next Generation
The person who is expected to inherit the title next is the current Marquess's eldest son. His name is Andrew Christopher Victor Arthur Charles Hope. He is known as the Earl of Hopetoun.
Andrew's eldest son, Charles Adrian Bristow William Hope, is next in line after him. He is known as Viscount Aithrie.
Earls of Hopetoun (1703)
- Charles Hope, 1st Earl of Hopetoun (1681–1742)
- John Hope, 2nd Earl of Hopetoun, (1704–1781)
- James Hope-Johnstone, 3rd Earl of Hopetoun (1741–1816)
- John Hope, 4th Earl of Hopetoun (1765–1823)
- John Hope, 5th Earl of Hopetoun (1803–1843)
- John Alexander Hope, 6th Earl of Hopetoun (1831–1873)
- John Adrian Louis Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun (1860–1908) (became the Marquess of Linlithgow in 1902)
Marquesses of Linlithgow (1902)
- John Adrian Louis Hope, 1st Marquess of Linlithgow (1860–1908)
- Victor Alexander John Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow (1887–1952)
- Charles William Frederick Hope, 3rd Marquess of Linlithgow (1912–1987)
- Adrian John Charles Hope, 4th Marquess of Linlithgow (born 1946)
Other Notable Hope Family Members
Many other members of the Hope family have achieved important things.
- Charles Hope was a very important judge in Scotland.
- His son, John Hope, also became a high-ranking judge.
- William Hope, another family member, was a brave soldier who received the Victoria Cross.
- Several Hopes served as admirals in the Royal Navy, including Sir George Johnstone Hope who fought at the Battle of Trafalgar.
- Lord John Hope, a younger twin son of the second Marquess, was a well-known politician. He was given the title Baron Glendevon.
See also
- Earl of Linlithgow
- Baron Glendevon
- Baron Rankeillour
- Earl of Annandale and Hartfell
- Hope baronets
- Hope-Dunbar baronets
Images for kids
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A dedication to the Earl's March, written by Australian poet Walter J. Turner in 1889.
