Robert Beaton of Creich facts for kids
Robert Beaton of Creich was an important Scottish nobleman who lived in the 1500s. He was a trusted helper and manager for Mary, Queen of Scots, serving as her Master of Household. This meant he helped run her royal homes.
Robert Beaton was the son of John Beaton of Creich, who looked after Falkland Palace. His mother was Janet Hay. In 1548, Robert traveled to France with the young Mary, Queen of Scots.
His family homes in Scotland included Creich Castle and a place called Dunbog. Robert Beaton had many important connections through his sisters and aunts.
Robert Beaton's Family
Robert Beaton came from a very well-known family. His relatives were connected to many powerful people in Scotland.
His Sisters
Robert had several sisters who made important marriages:
- His older sister, Janet Beaton, married James Crichton. Later, she married Simon Preston of Craigmillar Castle. In 1543, she married Walter Scott of Buccleuch. After he passed away, she was connected to the Earl of Bothwell.
- Another sister, Margaret Beaton, married Arthur Forbes. She was known as "Lady Reres" and was also a friend and helper to Queen Mary. Rires Castle was in Kilconquhar, Fife.
- His sister, Grisel Beaton, married William Scott. Later, in 1552, she married Andrew Murray of Blackbarony. She was the mother of Gideon Murray.
His Aunts
Robert Beaton also had influential aunts:
- His aunt, Janet Beaton, was the second wife of James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran.
- Another aunt, Elizabeth Beaton, had a daughter with James V of Scotland. This daughter, Jean Stewart, married Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll. Elizabeth later married John Stewart, Lord Innermeath. She was the mother of James Stewart, 5th Lord Innermeath and the writer John Stewart of Baldynneis.
Important Missions
In October 1560, Robert Beaton and Alexander Forrester were in Paris. They helped carry important letters from the English ambassador to William Cecil in London. These letters were about important political matters.
Robert Beaton of Creich passed away in May 1567. He made his will with his wife, Jeanne de la Rainville, at Falkland Palace.
Marriage and Children
In May 1539, Robert Beaton married Jeanne de la Rainville. She was a French lady-in-waiting to Mary of Guise, who was Mary, Queen of Scots' mother. Jeanne's name was also sometimes written as "Jehanne Gresmor." Both Jeanne and her mother were part of Mary of Guise's household.
King James V gave Jeanne a special gift when she married. He bought her a beautiful red velvet dress and a white velvet skirt. Their wedding was held in St Andrews. To decorate the wedding place, twelve large tapestries showing the story of Aeneas were brought from Edinburgh.
Jeanne Delareynveil passed away in 1576 at Dunbog. Robert and Jeanne had several children:
- David Beaton of Creich, who married Beatrix Leslie. She was the daughter of George Leslie, 4th Earl of Rothes of Ballinbreich Castle.
- James Beaton of Creich, who was a church leader. He married Helen Leslie and later Margaret Wemyss.
- Mary Beaton, who was a close friend and companion of Mary, Queen of Scots. She married Alexander Ogilvy of Boyne.
- Lucrece or Lucretia Beaton, who married David Beaton of Melgund and later Andrew Wishart.
- Elizabeth Beaton, who married James Sandilands.
- Christian Beaton.
- Anna Beaton.
