Patrick Sinclair, 9th Lord Sinclair facts for kids
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Patrick Sinclair
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Lord Sinclair coat of arms
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| Predecessor | James Sinclair, 8th Lord Sinclair |
| Successor | John Sinclair, 10th Lord Sinclair |
| Died | 1617 |
| Noble family | Clan Sinclair |
| Father | James Sinclair, Master of Sinclair |
| Mother | Isabella, daughter of Andrew Leslie, 5th Earl of Rothes |
Patrick Sinclair (died 1617) was an important Scottish nobleman. He held the title of the 9th Lord Sinclair. A "Lord" is a high-ranking noble, often with land and influence. Historians sometimes disagree on the exact numbering of the Lords Sinclair. However, many agree that Patrick Sinclair was indeed the 9th person to hold this important title.
Becoming Lord Sinclair
Patrick Sinclair was the third son of James Sinclair, who was known as the Master of Sinclair. His mother was Isabella, the daughter of Andrew Leslie, 5th Earl of Rothes. Patrick was also the grandson of Henry Sinclair, 6th Lord Sinclair.
Patrick had two older brothers. His brother Henry Sinclair, 7th Lord Sinclair died in 1602. His other brother, James Sinclair, 8th Lord Sinclair, passed away in 1607. After his brothers died, Patrick became the 9th Lord Sinclair. This meant he inherited the title and responsibilities that came with it.
Family Life
Patrick Sinclair married Margaret Cockburn. She was the daughter of John Cockburn of Ormiston.
Patrick and Margaret had two sons together. Their first son was John Sinclair, 10th Lord Sinclair. He later became the next Lord Sinclair after his father. Their second son, Henry Sinclair, never married and died in 1670. Patrick Sinclair himself died in the year 1617.
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