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unusual facts about Gille Brigte, Earl of Strathearn



Archibald Douglas, 5th Earl of Douglas

Between 1423 and 1425 he married Eupheme Graham (before 1413–1468), daughter of Patrick Graham, de jure uxoris Earl of Strathearn, and Euphemia Stewart, Countess of Strathearn.

Baron Campbell von Laurentz

He petitioned Queen Victoria to use the title in Great Britain, and after an objection by Lord Strathearn, was allowed the title 'Baron Campbell von Laurentz'.

Countess of Strathearn

Any of the wives of the holders of the title Earl of Strathearn, currently Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (born 1982), wife of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge

Duke of Cambridge

--William is no longer "of Wales"--> was created Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus.

Gille Brigte, Earl of Strathearn

When William was captured at Alnwick in 1174, Gille Brigte too became a hostage, and shared William's fate as a prisoner at Falaise.


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