William 18th Earl Erroll
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William 18th Earl Erroll
WILLIAM GEORGE HAY, eighteenth earl of ERROLL Scottish peer Date: 1801 - 1846
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1801 1846 Eighteenth Erroll Peer
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1. Title: "William George Hay, 18th Earl of Erroll: A Scottish Peer of Noble Lineage" William George Hay, born in 1801, ascended to the title of the 18th Earl of Erroll in 1825 upon the death of his father, George Hay, 17th Earl of Erroll. This striking portrait captures the young earl in the prime of his life, exuding an air of confidence and sophistication. The Earl of Erroll was a Scottish peer with a rich and storied history that can be traced back to the 13th century. The Hay family, who held the earldom of Erroll, were one of the oldest and most distinguished families in Scotland. Their ancestral seat was Scone Palace, which was also the ancient coronation site of the monarchs of Scotland. The Earls of Erroll were traditionally among the most influential figures in Scottish society, and their lands extended across Perthshire and Angus. William George Hay was educated at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow. He was known for his love of literature, music, and the arts, and he was a patron of the Scottish poet Thomas Campbell. The Earl of Erroll was also an accomplished horseman and a skilled huntsman, reflecting the traditional pursuits of the Scottish nobility. Tragically, the Earl of Erroll's life was cut short when he died in 1846 at the age of 45. His death marked the end of an era for the Hay family, who had ruled the earldom of Erroll for over six centuries. This portrait serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone age, when the Scottish peerage was a powerful and influential force in Scottish society. The Earl of Erroll's legacy lives on through the rich history of his family and the magnificent Scone Palace, which continues to be a popular tourist destination and a symbol of Scottish heritage. This portrait, with its intricate detail and evocative sense of history, offers a glimpse into the life of a nobleman who embodied the spirit of the Scottish peerage in the early 19th century.
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