Earl of Aboyne
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Earl of Aboyne is a title in the Peerage of Scotland that was created on 10 September 1660 for Charles Gordon, who was simultaneously created Lord Gordon of Strathaven and Glenlivet. The 5th Earl inherited the Marquessate of Huntly in 1836, since which time the title has been merged in the senior title.
[edit] Earls of Aboyne (1660)
- Charles Gordon, 1st Earl of Aboyne (d. 1681)
- Charles Gordon, 2nd Earl of Aboyne (d. 1702)
- John Gordon, 3rd Earl of Aboyne (d. 1732)
- Charles Gordon, 4th Earl of Aboyne (1728–1795)
- George Gordon, 5th Earl of Aboyne (1761–1853), became Marquess of Huntly in 1836
- for later Earls, see Marquess of Huntly
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This page incorporates information from Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page.