About Alexander Cunningham, 1st Earl of Glencairn
Lived 1426 – 1488 (aged 61–62). Alexander Cunningham, 1st Earl of Glencairn was a Scottish actor.
Alexander Cuninghame, 1st Earl of Glencairn, 1st Lord Kilmaurs (1426 – 11 June 1488) was a Scottish nobleman.
He became Lord of Kilmaurs on 8 February 1464 and Earl of Glencairn on 28 May 1488
Offspring Known children of Alexander:
1. Robert Cunningham, 2nd Earl of Glencairn. Alexander passed his title on to him upon his death.
2. William of Craigends, ancestor of that family, and the ancestor of the Cuninghams of Robertland, Carncurin, Bedlaw, Auchinharvie, and Auchinyards. On 4 February 1479 William received from his father a charter of the lands of Craiganys (Craigends) in the lordship of Ranfurley
3. Alexander, mentioned in a charter dated 1483
4. Edward, also mentioned in a charter dated 1483
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Who was Alexander Cunningham, 1st Earl of Glencairn?
Scottish nobleman, Lord of Parliament
When was Alexander Cunningham, 1st Earl of Glencairn born?
Alexander Cunningham, 1st Earl of Glencairn was born in 1426.
When did Alexander Cunningham, 1st Earl of Glencairn die?
Alexander Cunningham, 1st Earl of Glencairn died on 11 June 1488.
What was Alexander Cunningham, 1st Earl of Glencairn's occupation?
Alexander Cunningham, 1st Earl of Glencairn was an actor.
What nationality was Alexander Cunningham, 1st Earl of Glencairn?
Alexander Cunningham, 1st Earl of Glencairn was Scottish.
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