Earl of Crawford
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Earl of Crawford is one of the most ancient extant titles in Great Britain, having been created in the Peerage of Scotland in 1398 for Sir David Lindsay. It is the premier earldom recorded on the Union Roll.[1]
Quick Facts Earldom of Crawford held withEarldom of Balcarres, Creation date ...
Earldom of Crawford held with Earldom of Balcarres | |
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Creation date | 1398 |
Created by | Robert II of Scotland |
Peerage | Peerage of Scotland |
First holder | Sir David Lindsay |
Present holder | Anthony Lindsay, 30th Earl of Crawford |
Heir apparent | Alexander Thomas Lindsay, Lord Balniel |
Remainder to | heirs male of the body of the grantee |
Subsidiary titles | Earl of Balcarres Lord Lindsay of Crawford Lord Lindsay and Balniel Baron Wigan of Haigh Hall |
Seat(s) | Balcarres House |
Motto | Endure Fort (Endure bravely) |
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