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George Sinclair (died 1676) was a Scottish nobleman, 6th Earl of Caithness, and chief of the Clan Sinclair, a Scottish clan of the Scottish Highlands . Early life. George Sinclair, 6th Earl of Caithness was the son of John Sinclair, Master of Berriedale and his wife Jean, daughter of Colin Mackenzie, 1st Earl of Seaforth.
- Earl of Caithness
George Sinclair, 6th Earl of Caithness, was the last earl to...
- George Sinclair, 5th Earl of Caithness
George Sinclair (died 1643) was a Scottish nobleman, the 5th...
- Earl of Caithness
THE ST. CLAIRS OR SINCLAIRS, EARLS OF CAITHNESS. Photos of Castle Sinclair and Girnigoe Castle are available on www.caithness.org/caithness/castles/sinclairgirnigoe. I. WILLIAM ST. CLAIR, EARL OF ORKNEY, obtained a grant of the Earldom of Caithness in 1455 from James II. He was the first of this family who enjoyed the dignity.
Hace 3 días · The imposing ruins of this once-mighty castle cling to the rocky cliffs of Caithness, at the southeastern end of Sinclair Bay, near Noss Head. Much of the castle's history is shrouded in mystery, but our best guess is that it was begun in the late 14th century by the Sinclair's, Earls of Orkney and later to become Earls of Caithness.
Because his predecessor, the 6th Earl, had granted the lands of the Earldom to John Campbell of Glenurquhuy George had to wait on the decision of the Privy Council which, in 1681, found he had the right to the title. [2] George Sinclair never married, and died at Keiss in Caithness in 1698. [1] [2] Sources. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Scots Peerage; Vol 2; p345.
George Sinclair, Sixth Earl of Caithness. Earls of   Orkney.   Prince   Henry. Earls of   Caithness. William, 1st   Caithness. Oliver of   Pitcairns. ``Wicked''   George, 5th   Caithness. George, 6th   Caithness.   Sir John   Sinclair. Sponsor: George Sinclair, 6th Earl of Caithness.
