Viscount of Melgum facts for kids
The Viscount of Melgum 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 in 1627. It was given to Lord John Gordon. He was the second son of George Gordon, 1st Marquess of Huntly and Henrietta Stewart. You can learn more about his family's history by looking up the Marquess of Huntly.
Lord John Gordon was also made Lord Aboyne at the same time. This was another title in the Peerage of Scotland.
The Viscount of Melgum Title
A Viscount is a noble rank, usually below an Earl but above a Baron. It's like a special honor given by the King or Queen. The Viscount of Melgum title was created in 1627, which means it was officially made that year.
Who Was John Gordon?
John Gordon was the very first and only person to hold the title of Viscount of Melgum. He was known as the 1st Viscount of Melgum. He was born into a very important Scottish family.
John Gordon married a woman named Sophia Hay. They had a daughter named Henrietta Gordon.
The End of the Title
Sadly, Lord John Gordon did not have any sons who could inherit his titles. He passed away in 1630. His death happened during a fire at Frendraught Castle.
Because he had no male children to pass the titles on to, the titles of Viscount of Melgum and Lord Aboyne became "extinct." This means the titles ended and no one else could use them after his death.
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