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Ada, Countess of Atholl

1221 – 1266

Scottish noble

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Lived 1221 – 1266 (aged 44–45). Ada, Countess of Atholl was a Scottish politician.

Ada, Countess of Atholl (c. 1221–25 December 1266), was the daughter and heir of Forbhlaith, Countess of Atholl and her husband, David de Hastings. Ada's mother, Forbhlaith, was herself heir of the highland mormaerdom of Atholl, Scotland. Ada was Countess of Atholl suo jure, she held the title in her own right, and not through her husband. She inherited the title from her mother, who was also suo jure Countess of Atholl. Upon her death the title went to her son, David of Strathbogie. David was the first of the Earls of Atholl to be named Strathbogie. David's father John was able to use the title of Earl but held it only by right of his wife, Ada, he was jure uxoris Earl of Atholl, as Ada's father had been.

Ada's husband, John de Strathbogie, was the son of David of Strathbogie and grandson of Duncan II, Earl of Fife. Together they were the progenitors of the Strathbogie dynasty of Atholl Earls, beginning with their son David of Strathbogie, 8th Earl of Atholl.

She died some time before 25 December 1266.

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Important facts

Born
1221
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Also known as
Ada Hastings, Countess of Atholl

Family & relationships

Parent
David de Hastings
Parent
Forbhlaith, Countess of Atholl

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People whose lives overlapped Ada, Countess of Atholl's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ada, Countess of Atholl?

Scottish noble

When was Ada, Countess of Atholl born?

Ada, Countess of Atholl was born in 1221.

When did Ada, Countess of Atholl die?

Ada, Countess of Atholl died on 25 December 1266.

What was Ada, Countess of Atholl's occupation?

Ada, Countess of Atholl was a politician.

What nationality was Ada, Countess of Atholl?

Ada, Countess of Atholl was Scottish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ada, Countess of Atholl

· Wikidata: Q4678202

· DBpedia: Ada, Countess of Atholl

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