Charles Bruce 5th Earl of Elgin
- Birth Date:
- 06.07.1732
- Death date:
- 14.05.1771
- Length of life:
- 38
- Days since birth:
- 106595
- Years since birth:
- 291
- Days since death:
- 92405
- Years since death:
- 252
- Categories:
- Aristocrat, Freemason, Grand Master, Nobleman, landlord
- Nationality:
- scot
- Cemetery:
- Set cemetery
Charles Bruce, 5th Earl of Elgin and 9th Earl of Kincardine (6 July 1732 – 14 May 1771) was the son of William Bruce, 8th Earl of Kincardine. His mother was Janet Roberton, daughter of James Roberton (principal Lord of Session)[1] and great-granddaughter of advocate and judge Lord Bedlay[2][3]
On 1 June 1759, he married Martha Whyte (1739-1810, who later became governess to HRH Princess Charlotte of Wales. They had eight children:[1]
Elgin was Grand Master of Scottish Freemasons from 1761 to 1763 and a founding member of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.[1] He built the planned industrial village of Charlestown, Fife.[4]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Bruce,_5th_Earl_of_Elgin
Source: wikipedia.org
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