Clan Maitland crest: Consilio et animis (By wisdom and courage)

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History

Origins of the Clan

The name Maitland is of Norman origin and was originally spelt Mautalent, Matulant or Matalan. The Mautalents come from the village of Les Moitiers d'Allonne near Carteret in Normandy. The name is found to occur frequently in Northumberland during the 12th and 13th centuries. The first time it is found in Scotland was Thomas de Matulant who was of Anglo-Norman origin. He was the ancestor to this noble family in Lauderdale. Thomas flourished in the reign of William the Lion and died in 1288. Norman may refer to: M.E. Norman, a steamboat that capsized in Memphis in 1925 Normans, a people who colonized Normandy and conquered England Norman architecture, styles of Romanesque architecture developed by the Normans Norman dynasty, a series of monarchs who ruled England and/or Normandy Norman language, a Romance... Carteret is either: Carteret County, North Carolina Carteret, New Jersey John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville Barneville-Carteret - a port town in Manche, Normandy This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Northumberland is a county in northern England. ... Motto: (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots2 Government  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - UK Prime Minister Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by Kenneth I 843  Area    - Total 78,772 km... Lauderdale is the name of the district enclosing the town of Lauder, and the valley of the Leader Water in Scotland: Lauderdale, Scotland Lauderdale is the name of several places in the United States of America: Lauderdale, Louisiana (two places): in Allen Parish in St. ... William I (William the Lion, William Leo, William Dunkeld or William Canmore), (1142/1143 - December 4, 1214) reigned as King of Scotland from 1165 to 1214. ...

During the reign of King Alexander III of Scotland, Thomas's grandson, Sir Richard Matulant was one of the most powerful Lowland magnates, owning the lands of Thirlestane, Blythe, Tollus and Hedderwick. Coronation of King Alexander on Moot Hill, Scone. ...

Wars of Scottish Independence

Sir Richard Matulant's son joined King Robert the Bruce on his accension to the crown. He supported the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, however he died in 1315. Two of his sons died when the Clan Maitland fought at the Battle of Durham also known as the Battle of Neville's Cross in 1346. However his son John who was also the nephew of Sir Robert Keith, Great Marischal of Scotland and obtained a charter of lands of Thirlestane and Tollus. Robert I (Mediaeval Gaelic:Roibert a Briuis; modern Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart Bruis; Norman French: Robert de Brus or Robert de Bruys; 11 July 1274 – 7 June 1329), usually known in modern English as Robert the Bruce, was King of Scotland (1306 – 1329). ... Combatants Kingdom of Scotland Kingdom of England Commanders Robert Bruce Edward II of England Strength about 8,000 20,000 Casualties unknown unknown The Battle of Bannockburn (June 23, 1314 – June 24, 1314) was a significant Scottish victory in the Wars of Scottish Independence. ... Combatants Scotland England Commanders David II of Scotland # William Zouche, Archbishop of York Strength 12,000 3,000-3,500 Casualties 7,000 Unknown but very low The Battle of Nevilles Cross took place near Durham, England on October 17, 1346. ... Combatants Scotland England Commanders David II of Scotland William Zouche, Archbishop of York Strength 12,000 3,000-3,500 Casualties 7,000 Unknown but very low The Battle of Nevilles Cross took place near Durham, England on October 17, 1346. ... Image:Keith crest. ...

15th Century

Sir Robert Maitland was in charge of Dunbar Castle but surrendered it to the Earl of Mar on his return to Scotland. His son Robert Maitland was one of the hostages for King James I of Scotland on the liberation of England in 1424. View from the park looking north-west. ... The Earldom of Mar is one of the ancient peerage titles of in the Peerage of Scotland. ... James I (December 10, 1394 – February 21, 1437) reigned as King of Scots from April 4, 1406 until February 21, 1437. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ...

16th Century & Anglo-Scottish Wars

Robert's descendant, William Maitland of Lethington was killed when he led the Maitland contingent at the Battle of Flodden Field during the Anglo-Scottish Wars of the 16th century. William's heir Sir Richard Maitland, was a man of extraordinary talent who was appointed a judge of the Court of Session and Keeper of the Privy Seal. He was also a distinguished poet and historian, and died in 1586 at the age of 90. Combatants England Scotland Commanders Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey James IV † Strength 26,000 approx 30,000 approx Casualties 1,500 dead 10,000 dead Western side of the battlefield, looking south-south-east from the monument erected in 1910. ... The Anglo-Scottish Wars were a series of wars fought between England and Scotland during the sixteenth century. ... The Court of Session is the supreme civil court in Scotland. ...

William Maitland of Lethington was a conspicuous and distinguished politician of Queen Mary’s reign. He accompanied her north into the Scottish Highlands against the formidable and powerful Earl of Huntly chief of Clan Gordon. William led his troops at the Battle of Corrichie in 1562 where the Earl of Huntly was killed. He even composed a prayer, which has been preserved, supplicating divine support and protection for the Royal forces in the day of battle. William Maitland (1525-1573) was a Scottish politician and reformer. ... Mary I (Mary Stuart, popularly known as Mary, Queen of Scots); (December 8, 1542 – February 8, 1587) was Queen of Scots (the monarch of the Kingdom of Scotland) from December 14, 1542 to July 24, 1567. ... George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly (1514 - 1562), was a Scottish nobleman. ... Clan Gordon Crest Clan Gordon, also known as the House of Gordon, is a traditional Scottish clan name and it is now a common forename. ...

William continued in service to Queen Mary until her surrender to the insurgent nobles at the Battle of Carberry Hill, but after that incident he openly joined them and took part in all their councils and proceedings. He was also present at the Battle of Langside, which finally ruined Mary’s cause in Scotland. The Battle of Langside was a battle fought on May 13, 1568 between the forces of Mary Queen of Scots and a confederacy of Scottish Protestants under James Stewart, Earl of Moray, her half-brother (who won the battle). ...

Sir John Maitland was created the 1st Lord of Thirlestane and married the heiress of Lord Fleming. He was Lord High Chamberlain of Scotland in the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots and his son was created the first Earl of Lauderdale. His sister, Anne married Robert, Lord Seton son of the 1st Earl of Winton. Through frequent marriages with the families of Fleming and Clan Seton the Clan Maitland became loyal adherents to Mary Queen of Scots even when her fortunes were at their lowest. The title of Earl of Wigtown (or Wigton or Wigtoun) was created twice in the Peerage of Scotland. ... Mary, Queen of Scots is the name of: Mary I of Scotland, the former queen of France and Scotland executed by her cousin Elizabeth I of England Mary, Queen of Scots (movie), a 1971 film about that queen starring Vanessa Redgrave Mary, Queen of Scots (1969 book), a 1969 book... The title Earl of Lauderdale was created in the Peerage of Scotland in 1624. ... Clan Seton Crest: Hazard yet Forward Clan Seton is a Scottish Armigerous clan. ... The title Earl of Winton was once created in the Peerage of Scotland, and again the Peerage of the United Kingdom. ... Clan Seton Crest: Hazard yet Forward Clan Seton is a Scottish Armigerous clan. ...

17th Century & Civil War

The secretary’s only son, James, died without issue, and the estates passed to his brother, Sir John, first Baron Maitland. His only son was created first Earl of Lauderdale in 1616. He was President of the Council and a Lord of Session.

Chief John Maitland the 2nd Earl of was a staunch Royalist supporter of King Charles II and was made Secretary of State, Lord High Commissioner and Governor of Edinburgh Castle. In 1674 he was also made 1st Duke of Lauderdale. In 1674 the 1st Earl of Guilford built Thirlestane Castle in Lauder. The castle from below (2003) Edinburgh Castle is an ancient fortress which from its position on Castle Rock, dominates views of the city of Edinburgh, and is Scotlands most famous landmark. ... The title Earl of Lauderdale was created in the Peerage of Scotland in 1624. ... Earl of Guilford is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain created in 1752. ... Thirlestane Castle. ...

The earldom passed to his son, John, in 1645, when the fortunes of the family reached their zenith. He attended the Westminster Assembly of Presbyterian divines as a Scots commissioner in 1643. In 1647 he promoted the king’s cause, and the Scots Parliament agreed to send an army into England on behalf of Charles in return for certain undertakings from him concerning the Church. Lauderdale was sent to Holland to persuade the Prince of Wales to join with the Scots. He fought alongside Charles at the Battle of Worcester in 1651, where he was captured, and he spent nine years in the Tower of London. Presbyterianism is part of the Reformed churches family of denominations of Christian Protestantism based on the teachings of John Calvin which traces its institutional roots to the Scottish Reformation, especially as led by John Knox. ... Holland is a region in the central-western part of the Netherlands with 6,07 million inhabitants. ... The Prince of Wales Feathers. This Heraldic badge of the Heir Apparent is derived from the ostrich feathers borne by Edward, the Black Prince. ... The Battle of Worcester was the final battle of the English Civil War. ... Her Majestys Royal Palace and Fortress The Tower of London, more commonly known as the Tower of London, is a historic monument in central London on the north bank of the River Thames. ...

After the Restoration, Lauderdale rose to become the most powerful man in Scotland, ruling virtually as viceroy. In 1672 he was created Duke of Lauderdale, but this title died with him. The duke employed Sir William Bruce to convert his castle at Thirlstane into a renaissance palace. The family earldom passed to his brother, Charles. The title Earl of Lauderdale was created in the Peerage of Scotland in 1624. ...

18th Century & Jacobite Uprisings

1715 Uprising

Charles Maitland the sixth Earl was appointed General of the Mint, and at the general election he was chosen one of the sixteen representative peers. He supported the British Government and was against Jacobitism. He served as a volunteer, under the Duke of Argyll, and fought with great gallantry at the Battle of Sheriffmuir against the Jacobites in 1715. Charles Edward Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie, wearing the Jacobite blue bonnet Jacobitism was (and, to a very limited extent, remains) the political movement dedicated to the restoration of the Stuart kings to the thrones of England and Scotland. ... Arms of the Duke of Argyll since 1406 The title Duke of Argyll was created in the peerage of Scotland in 1701 and in the peerage of the United Kingdom in 1892. ... The Battle of Sheriffmuir was an engagement in 1715 at the height of the Jacobite rebellion in England and Scotland. ...

1745 - 1746 Uprising

Although the Jacobite leader Prince Charles Edward Stuart stayed at Thirlstane Castle and his army camped in the parklands after the victory at the Battle of Prestonpans in 1745, the Maitland family were not noted Jacobites, and they escaped the forfeiture which ruined so many other families after the Forty-five. Charles Edward Louis John Casimir Silvester Maria Stuart (December 31, 1720 – January 31, 1788), was the exiled claimant to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and was commonly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. ... Combatants British Army Jacobites Commanders John Cope Charles Edward Stuart Strength ca. ...

The estate and Castle of Lethington was acquired by Lord Blantyre in 1702, a gift from La Belle Stuart, Frances Stewart, Duchess of Richmond and Lennox. He renamed it as per her instructions, "Lennox's Love to Blantyre', which was shortened over the years to Lennoxlove. The title of Lord Blantyre was a title in the Peerage of Scotland; it was created in 1606 and became extinct in 1900. ... Frances Teresa Stuart by Sir Peter Lely, 1662-65. ... Lennoxlove House. ...

Clan Maitland Today

Today the Earls of Lauderdale are Hereditary Saltire Banner Bearers of Scotland.

Clan Chief

The current Chief of Clan Maitland is Patrick Maitland, 17th Earl of Lauderdale. Patrick Francis Maitland, 17th Earl of Lauderdale (born 17 March 1911) is a British Conservative politician. ...

Clan Castles

• Thirlestane Castle is the seat of the Chief of Clan Maitland.
• Tibber's Castle was bought by the Maitlands of Auchen in 1489.
• Lennoxlove House, previously Lethington was owned by the Maitlands until 1682.

Thirlestane Castle. ... The ruins of Tibbers Castle lie on the west bank of the River Nith, within the estate of Drumlanrig Castle. ... Lennoxlove House. ...

Clan Septs

Spelling variations, names associated with the clan and septs of the Clan Maitland include: Lauderdale, Maitland, Maltland, Mateland, Matelande, Matheland, Matilland, Matillande, Matlain, Matland, Mauteland, Mautelande, Mautelent, Mautlent, Metellan, Metlan, Mettlin. A sept is a division of a family, especially a division of a clan. ...

See Also

• Scottish clan
• Armigerous clan

Clan map of Scotland Scottish clans (from Old Gaelic clann, children), give a sense of identity and shared descent to people in Scotland and to their relations throughout the world, with a formal structure of Clan Chiefs officially registered with the court of the Lord Lyon, King of Arms which... An armigerous clan or Family, is a Scottish clan the chief of which has matriculated arms with the Lyon Office. ...

External Links

• http://www.clanmaitland.org.uk/
• http://www.clanmaitland.org.uk/direct_from_clan_maitland.htm
• http://www.lauderdale.u-net.com/
• http://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/families/maitlands.htm
• http://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/m/maitlan2.html
• http://www.myclan.com/clans/Maitland_97/default.php