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3 unusual facts about Lord Avondale


Andrew Stewart, 2nd Lord Avondale

Andrew's father was the 1st Lord Avondale of a new creation, Andrew surrendered his title for a new investment as Lord Ochiltree.

Lord Avondale

The most recent creation was for Prince Albert Victor, eldest son of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII).

Old Rory

In 1541, Roderick took for his second wife, the widowed Barbara Stewart from Orkney, daughter of Andrew, Lord Avondale, and by this lady had a son, likewise named Torquil, and surnamed Oighre (the Heir, to distinguish him from the disowned Torcuil).



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