Viscount of Arbuthnott facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Viscountcy of Arbuthnott |
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| Creation date | 16 November 1641 |
| Monarch | King Charles I |
| Peerage | Peerage of Scotland |
| First holder | Robert Arbuthnott |
| Present holder | Keith Arbuthnott, 17th Viscount of Arbuthnott |
| Heir apparent | Christopher Keith Arbuthnott, Master of Arbuthnott |
| Remainder to | the 1st Viscount's heirs male of the body lawfully begotten |
| Subsidiary titles | Lord Inverbervie Master of Arbuthnott Chief of the Name and Arms of Arbuthnott |
| Seat(s) | Arbuthnott House |
| Motto | Laus Deo "Praise to God" |
The Viscount of Arbuthnott is an important title in the Peerage of Scotland. A "peerage" is a system of noble titles, like Duke, Earl, or Viscount. This special title was created in 1641 by King Charles I.
Along with the Viscount title, the person also became Lord Inverbervie. The Viscount of Arbuthnott is also the traditional chief of Clan Arbuthnott. This means they are the head of the Arbuthnott family and clan.
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A Long Family History
The Arbuthnott family has a very long and interesting history. For over 800 years, the male line of the family has lived in the same place. This is a very rare and special record!
Around the year 1188, a Scottish king named William the Lion gave the lands of Arbuthnott to an ancestor named Hugh de Swinton. The family's main home and the clan's headquarters are still on these lands today.
Understanding Scottish Viscount Titles
In Scotland, most Viscount titles traditionally include the word "of" in them, like "Viscount of Arbuthnott." This is different from English Viscount titles, which are usually just "Viscount X."
However, over time, many Scottish Viscounts started using the English style. Today, only the Viscount of Arbuthnott and, sometimes, the Viscount of Oxfuird, still use the "of" in their title.
Arbuthnott House: The Family Home
The main home of the Arbuthnott family is called Arbuthnott House. It is located in a place called Arbuthnott, which is near Inverbervie in Kincardineshire, Scotland. This house has been the family's home for many centuries.
The Viscounts of Arbuthnott (Since 1641)
Here is a list of the people who have held the title of Viscount of Arbuthnott since it was created:
- Robert Arbuthnot, 1st Viscount of Arbuthnott (died 1655)
- Robert Arbuthnot, 2nd Viscount of Arbuthnott (died 1682)
- Robert Arbuthnot, 3rd Viscount of Arbuthnott (1663–1694)
- Robert Arbuthnot, 4th Viscount of Arbuthnott (1686–1710)
- John Arbuthnot, 5th Viscount of Arbuthnott (1692–1756)
- John Arbuthnot, 6th Viscount of Arbuthnott (1703–1791)
- John Arbuthnot, 7th Viscount of Arbuthnott (1754–1800)
- John Arbuthnott, 8th Viscount of Arbuthnott (1778–1860)
- John Arbuthnott, 9th Viscount of Arbuthnott (1806–1891)
- John Arbuthnott, 10th Viscount of Arbuthnott (1843–1895)
- David Arbuthnott, 11th Viscount of Arbuthnott (1845–1914)
- William Arbuthnott, 12th Viscount of Arbuthnott (1849–1917)
- Walter Charles Warner Arbuthnott, 13th Viscount of Arbuthnott (1847–1920)
- John Ogilvy Arbuthnott, 14th Viscount of Arbuthnott (1882–1960)
- (Robert) Keith Arbuthnott, 15th Viscount of Arbuthnott (1897–1966)
- John Campbell Arbuthnott, KT, CBE, DSC, 16th Viscount of Arbuthnott (1924–2012)
- (John) Keith Oxley Arbuthnott, 17th Viscount of Arbuthnott (born 1950)
The person who is expected to inherit the title next is called the heir apparent. For the current Viscount, this is his only son, the Honourable Christopher Keith Arbuthnott. He is also known as the Master of Arbuthnott (born 1977).
The next in line after Christopher is his only son, Alexander Nicholas Keith Arbuthnott (born 2007).
The Arbuthnott Coat of Arms
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A coat of arms is a special design that represents a family, a person, or an organization. The Arbuthnott family has its own unique coat of arms. It includes symbols like a peacock's head and two wyverns, which are mythical dragon-like creatures. The family motto, Laus Deo, means "Praise to God."
See also
- Clan Arbuthnott
- Arbuthnot baronets
