Robert Hay-Drummond, 10th Earl of Kinnoull facts for kids
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The Earl of Kinnoull
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The Hay-Drummond coat of arms coat of arms
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| Lord Lyon King of Arms | |
| In office 1796–1804 |
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| Preceded by | John Hooke-Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Hay-Drummond |
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| Born | 18 March 1751 |
| Died | 19 April 1804 (aged 53) Dupplin Castle |
| Spouses |
Julia Eyre
(m. 1779; died 1780)Sarah Harley
(m. 1781) |
| Children | 4, including Thomas |
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Robert Auriol Hay-Drummond, 10th Earl of Kinnoull (born March 18, 1751 – died April 19, 1804) was an important person in Scottish history. He held the title of a Scottish peer. A peer is a noble person who has a special rank in society.
He was also the Lord Lyon King of Arms. This is a very old and important job in Scotland. The Lord Lyon is in charge of all things related to Scottish heraldry. Heraldry is the study of coats of arms and family symbols.
His main titles included:
- Earl of Kinnoull
- Viscount Dupplin
- Lord Hay of Kinfauns
These titles were part of the Peerage of Scotland. He also held the title of Baron Hay of Pedwardine in the Peerage of Great Britain.
Life and Family
Robert Auriol Hay-Drummond was the oldest son of Robert Hay Drummond. His father was a very important church leader. He was the Archbishop of York. Robert's mother was Henrietta Auriol.
In 1739, Robert's father, Robert Hay, added the name Drummond to his own. He did this because he was the heir to his great-grandfather, William Drummond, 1st Viscount Strathallan.
Becoming an Earl
Robert Hay-Drummond became the Earl of Kinnoull on December 27, 1787. This happened after his uncle, Thomas Hay, passed away.
His Important Role
From 1796 until his death in 1804, Lord Kinnoull served as the Lord Lyon King of Arms. This was a big responsibility. He was also sworn into the Privy Council of the United Kingdom. This council advises the King or Queen.
After he passed away, his son, Thomas, took over his role as Lord Lyon. Thomas also became the next Earl of Kinnoull.
Marriages and Children
Robert Hay-Drummond married his first wife, Julia Eyre, on April 19, 1779. Sadly, she passed away a year later.
On June 8, 1781, he married his second wife, Sarah Harley. Sarah was the daughter of Thomas Harley. Her father was a Member of Parliament (MP) and also the Lord Mayor of London.
Robert and Sarah had four children:
- Henrietta (born August 23, 1783 – died October 7, 1854)
- Thomas Robert (born April 5, 1785 – died February 18, 1866)
- Francis John (born September 17, 1786 – died October 20, 1810) - He sadly drowned in the River Earn.
- Sarah Maria (born June 21, 1788 – died July 11, 1874)
