Gilbert Kennedy, 4th Earl of Cassilis

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Gilbert Kennedy, PC, 4th Earl of Cassilis (c. 1541–14 December 1576) was a Scottish peer, the son of Gilbert Kennedy, 3rd Earl of Cassillis. He succeeded to the titles of 6th Lord Kennedy and 4th Earl of Cassillis on 28 November 1558. He fought in the Battle of Langside on 13 May 1568, for the side of Mary Queen of Scots.

He married Margaret Lyon, and became a Protestant after his marriage. They had two children.

  • John Kennedy, 5th Earl of Cassillis (1575-1615)
  • Hew Kennedy, Master of Cassillis (1576/77-1607)
Peerage of Scotland
Preceded by
Gilbert Kennedy		 Earl of Cassilis
1558–1576		 Succeeded by
John Kennedy

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