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Encyclopedia > Duke of Lennox

The title Duke of Lennox has been created several times in the Peerage of Scotland. The Dukedom, named for the district of Lennox in Stirling, was first created in 1581, and had formerly been the Earldom of Lennox. The second Duke was made Duke of Richmond; at his death, the dukedom of Richmond became extinct. The fourth Duke of Lennox was also created Duke of Richmond; at the death of the sixth Duke, both the dukedoms became extinct. The Dukedom of Richmond and one month later that of Lennox were created in 1675 for Charles Lennox, an illegitimate son of Charles II. The Duke of Richmond and Lennox was created Duke of Gordon in 1876. Thus, the Duke holds three dukedoms, more than any other person in the realm. The Peerage of Scotland is the division of the British Peerage for those peers created in the Kingdom of Scotland before 1707. ... Lennox may refer to: Lennox, California Lennox, South Dakota Lennox County, Ontario Any person who has held the title of Duke of Lennox Lennox, a fictional Duke of Lennox in Macbeth This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Stirling is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland with a population of about 85,000. ... Events January 16 - English Parliament outlaws Roman Catholicism April 4 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. July 26 - The Northern Netherlands proclaim their independence from Spain in the Oath of Abjuration. ... The Peerage title of Earl of Lennox has been created six times in British history, becoming extinct every time. ... The title Duke of Richmond has been created several times in the Peerage of England. ... Events January 5 - The Battle of Turckeim August 10 - Building of the Royal Greenwich Observatory began November 11 - Guru Gobind Singh becomes the Tenth Guru of the Sikhs. ... Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond and 1st Duke of Lennox (29 July 1672 _ 27 May 1723), was the illegitimate son of Charles II of England and his mistress Louise de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth. ... Charles II (29 May 1630 – 6 February 1685) was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 30 January 1649 (de jure) or 29 May 1660 (de facto) until his death. ... The title Duke of Gordon has been created once in the Peerage of England and again in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. ... 1876 is a leap year starting on Saturday. ...


Dukes of Lennox, First Creation (1581)

Events January 16 - English Parliament outlaws Roman Catholicism April 4 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. July 26 - The Northern Netherlands proclaim their independence from Spain in the Oath of Abjuration. ... Events War resumes between Francis I of France and Emperor Charles V. This time Henry VIII of England is allied to the Emperor, while James V of Scotland and Sultan Suleiman I are allied to the French. ... Events August 5 - Sir Humphrey Gilbert establishes first English colony in North America, at what is now St Johns, Newfoundland. ... Events April 14 - Battle of Mookerheyde. ... Events August 6 - Pope Urban VIII is elected to the Papacy. ... Events January 6 - The Union of Atrecht united the southern Netherlands under the Duke of Parma, governor in the name of king Philip II of Spain. ... Events January 24 - Alfonso Mendez, appointed by Pope Gregory XV as Prelate of Ethiopia, arrives at Massawa from Goa. ... James Stewart, 4th Duke of Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond (1612-1655) was a Scottish nobleman The Scottish connection to the earldom of Richmond began in 1613 when Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox, was created Earl of Richmond. ... Events January 20 - Mathias becomes Holy Roman Emperor. ... Events New Sweden (Delaware) attacked and captured by Dutch forces. ... Events January 30 - King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland is beheaded. ... Events Expulsion of the Carib indigenous people from Martinique by French occupying forces. ... Events January 14 - Connecticuts first constitution, the Fundamental Orders, is adopted. ... Events England, France, Munster and Cologne invade the United Provinces, therefore this name is know as ´het rampjaar´ (the disaster year) in the Netherlands. ...

Dukes of Lennox, Second Creation (1675)

Arms of the Duke of Richmond, Lennox and Gordon since 1791
Arms of the Duke of Richmond, Lennox and Gordon since 1791

Heir Apparent: Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, Earl of March and Kinrara (b. January 8, 1955)
Lord March's Heir Apparent: Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, Lord Settrington (b. December 20, 1994) Events January 5 - The Battle of Turckeim August 10 - Building of the Royal Greenwich Observatory began November 11 - Guru Gobind Singh becomes the Tenth Guru of the Sikhs. ... This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond and 1st Duke of Lennox (29 July 1672 _ 27 May 1723), was the illegitimate son of Charles II of England and his mistress Louise de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth. ... Events England, France, Munster and Cologne invade the United Provinces, therefore this name is know as ´het rampjaar´ (the disaster year) in the Netherlands. ... Events February 16 - Louis XV of France attains his majority Births February 24 - John Burgoyne, British general (d. ... Events January 18 - Frederick I becomes King of Prussia. ... Events March 2 - Small earthquake in London April 4 - Small earthquake in Warrington, England August 23 - Small earthquake in Spalding, England September 30 - Small earthquake in Northampton, England November 16 – Westminster Bridge officially opened Jonas Hanway is the first Englishman to use an umbrella James Gray reveals her sex to... Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond and Lennox (1733 - December 1806), was one of the most remarkable men of the 18th century, being chiefly famous for his advanced views on the question of parliamentary reform. ... Events January 8 - Premiere of George Frideric Handels opera Ariodante at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. ... 1806 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond and Lennox (born at Gordon Castle, near Thirsk, Scotland on 9 December 1764; died near Perth, Ontario, Canada on August 28, 1819) was a British soldier and politician. ... 1764 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1819 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Charles Lennox, 5th Duke of Richmond and Lennox (3 August 1791 - 21 October 1860) was an English politician and a prominent Conservative. ... 1791 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... His Grace The Duke of Richmond and Lennox Charles Henry Gordon_Lennox, 6th Duke of Richmond, 6th Duke of Lennox and 1st Duke of Gordon (February 27, 1818 - September 27, 1903) was a British politician. ... 1818 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1903 has the latest occurring solstices and equinoxes for 400 years, because the Gregorian calendar hasnt had a leap year for seven years or a century leap year since 1600. ... Sir Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, 7th Duke of Richmond and Lennox and 2nd Duke of Gordon, KG, GCVO (27 December 1845 _ 18 January 1928) was a Scottish politician and peer. ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1928 was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, 8th Duke of Richmond, 8th Duke of Lennox, 3rd Duke of Gordon (30 December 1870 – 7 May 1935) was a British Peer, the son of the 7th Duke by his first wife, Amy Mary Ricardo. ... 1870 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1935 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1989 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1929 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... January 8 is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1955 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 20 is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...


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LENNOX - LoveToKnow Article on LENNOX (1414 words)
The old earl of Lennox, now grandfather of his sovereign, obtained the regency in 1570, but in the next year was killedin the attack made on the parliament at Stirling, being the third earl in succession to meet with a violent death.
On the same day the earidom of Lennox was given to Esme Stewart, first cousin of the king and grandson of the 3rd earl, be being son of John Stewart (adopted heir of the marchal dAubigny) and his French wife, Annede la Queulle.
The wife of the last, Lady Charlotte Gordon, as heir of her brother brought the ancient estates of her family to the Lennoxes; the additional name of Gordon being taker by the 5th duke of Richmond and of Lennox on the death of his uncle, the 5th duke of Gordon.
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