Reginald Lindesay-Bethune, 12th Earl of Lindsay facts for kids
Reginald Lindesay-Bethune, 12th Earl of Lindsay (born May 18, 1867 – died January 14, 1939) was an important Scottish nobleman and a British Army officer. He was also known as Viscount Garnock from 1894 to 1917.
He held titles like JP and DL, which meant he helped keep law and order and supported the local government.
Early Life and Family
Reginald Lindesay-Bethune was the oldest son of the 11th Earl of Lindsay and Emily Marian Crosse. When his father passed away in 1917, Reginald became the 12th Earl of Lindsay. In 1919, he added "Lindesay" to his family name.
He married Beatrice Mary, who was the daughter of John Shaw from Welburn Hall in Yorkshire. After Reginald's death in 1939, his brother, Archibald Bethune, 13th Earl of Lindsay, became the next Earl.
Military Career
Reginald Lindesay-Bethune had a long career in the British Army. He started as a second lieutenant in the 8th Hussars in 1887.
- He became a lieutenant in 1889.
- He was promoted to captain in 1894.
- He served in South Africa during the Second Boer War from 1901 to 1902.
- During the war, he was promoted to major in 1901.
After the war ended in 1902, he stayed in South Africa for a few months before returning home. Later, he also served with the East Riding of Yorkshire Yeomanry, which was a type of volunteer cavalry unit.
Public Service and Interests
Lord Garnock was involved in politics and public life.
- In 1906, he ran as a candidate for the Conservative Party in the Buckrose area of East Yorkshire, but he did not win.
- From 1917, he served as a Scottish representative peer in the House of Lords. This meant he was chosen to represent Scottish nobles in the UK Parliament.
- He was also the Master of Fife Fox Hounds, which meant he was in charge of a group that hunted foxes for sport in the Fife area of Scotland.
