Viscount of Frendraught facts for kids
Viscount of Frendraught was a special noble title in Scotland. It was part of the Peerage of Scotland, which is a list of important noble ranks given out in Scotland. This title was created on 29 August 1642.
The title was given to a person named James Crichton. He was the younger son of another important person, James Crichton of Frendraught. At the same time, the title Lord Crichton was also created for him. The Crichton family of Frendraught had a long history. They were related to William Crichton, 1st Lord Crichton, who was a very important official called a Lord Chancellor under King James II.
Who Were the Viscounts of Frendraught?
This section lists the people who held the title of Viscount of Frendraught. Each person held the title for a period of time.
- James Crichton, 1st Viscount of Frendraught (born around 1620, died in 1664 or 1665)
- James Crichton, 2nd Viscount of Frendraught (died in 1674 or 1675). He was the son of the first Viscount.
- William Crichton, 3rd Viscount of Frendraught (died in 1686). He was still a child when he died. He was the son of the second Viscount.
- Lewis Crichton, 4th Viscount of Frendraught (died in 1698). He was a younger son of the first Viscount.
Why Did the Title End?
The fourth Viscount, Lewis Crichton, was involved in a historical event called the 1689 rising. He supported a group known as the Jacobites. He fought alongside Dundee, a famous leader of the Jacobites.
Because of his actions, the government took away his title. This happened on 14 July 1690. When a title is "forfeit," it means it is taken away and no longer exists. This is how the Viscount of Frendraught title ended.
Much later, in 1827, a person named David Maitland Makgill tried to claim the title. He was a descendant of the first Viscount's oldest daughter. However, his attempt to get the title back was not successful.
