Sir Adam De Gordon Of That Ilk 7th Lord Of Gordon

Brief Life History of Adam

When Sir Adam De Gordon Of That Ilk 7th Lord Of Gordon was born in 1273, in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, his father, Adam de Gordon, 6th Lord of Gordon, was 19 and his mother, Marjorie McDuff, was -2. He married Annabella "Isabella" Dunkeld about 1290, in Roxburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 1 daughter. He registered for military service in 1297. In 1310, at the age of 37, his occupation is listed as justiciar of lothian. He died on 12 July 1333, at the age of 60.

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Family Time Line

Sir Adam De Gordon Of That Ilk 7th Lord Of Gordon
1273–1333
Annabella "Isabella" Dunkeld
1267–1320
Marriage: about 1290
Sir Alexander Gordon 8th Of ThatIIK
1292–1346
Adam Gordon 8th Laird of Gordon
1292–1351
Adam Baron Gordon Gordon IV
1293–1351
Mary Gordon
1294–1376
Sir William Gordon 1st Laird of Stichill
1295–1370
John Gordon
1297–1360
Thomas Gordon
1299–

Sources (8)

  • The Peerage
  • Scots Peerage
  • Wikipedia - Sir Adam Gordon, 7th Laird of Gordon

World Events (3)

1290 · Jews Expelled From England

After years of anti-Semitic behavior, King Edward I expelled Jews from England in 1290.

1315 · Famine Strikes Europe

A famine caused by cold winters and wet summers across Europe caused millions to die due to starvation. Desperation from hunger caused high levels of crime, stampedes in bread lines in London, infanticide, and even cannibalism throughout Europe.

1328 · First War of Scottish Independence

The First War of Scottish Independence began after England invaded Scotland in 1296. The Treaty of Edinburgh was signed in 1328 which declared peace between the two kingdoms and brought the war to an end.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Indian Dilip, Anirban, Gopal, Alok, Anindya, Arunava, Asit, Asok, Dibyendu, Goutam, Indra, Indranil.

Indian: variant of Dey .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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