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Charles Gordon, 2nd Earl of Aboyne

1670 – 1702

Earl of Aboyne

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Lived 1670 – 1702 (aged 31–32). Charles Gordon, 2nd Earl of Aboyne was a Scottish.

Charles Gordon, 2nd Earl of Aboyne (c. 1670 – April 1702). The eldest son of Charles Gordon, 1st Earl of Aboyne and Elizabeth Lyon, he succeeded his father as 2nd Earl of Aboyne in March 1681. At the time of his death in April 1702, he was succeeded in his titles by his son.

Family He married Elizabeth Lyon, daughter of Patrick Lyon, 3rd Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne and Helen Middleton, c1662, and had issue: Lady Helen Gordon (d. c1731), married George Kinnaird John Gordon, 3rd Earl of Aboyne (d. 1732) Lady Elizabeth Gordon (d. 1770) Lady Grizel Gordon (d. 1761), married James Grant

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Important facts

Born
1670
Birth century
17th century
Died
1702
Nationality
Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Gordon, 2nd Earl of Aboyne?

Earl of Aboyne

When was Charles Gordon, 2nd Earl of Aboyne born?

Charles Gordon, 2nd Earl of Aboyne was born in 1670.

When did Charles Gordon, 2nd Earl of Aboyne die?

Charles Gordon, 2nd Earl of Aboyne died in 1702.

What nationality was Charles Gordon, 2nd Earl of Aboyne?

Charles Gordon, 2nd Earl of Aboyne was Scottish.

Sources & further reading

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· Wikidata: Q716701

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