George Gordon, 2nd Earl of Huntly

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George Gordon, 2nd Earl of Huntly (before 1455 – Stirling Castle, June 8, 1501) was Chancellor of Scotland from 1498-1501. He married Elizabeth Dunbar, widowed Countess of Moray, on 20 May 1445. There were no children from the marriage, and the two were married for only a short time before he obtained a divorce in order to marry Princess Annabella (born c. 1433), Annabella of Scotland the daughter of King James I. The couple had at least one daughter, though some sources list them as having as many as six children. The Earl obtained an annulment, on 24 July 1471, on the basis of Annabella of Scotland's relationship with George's first wife, Elizabeth Dunbar (consanguinity). He then married his mistress, Elizabeth Hay, on 12 May 1476.

Gordon fought on the King's side against the Douglases during the Douglas rebellion and helped secure a defeat at the Battle of Brechin.

The 2nd Earl completed the building work that his father begun in constructing Huntly Castle.

Peerage of Scotland
Preceded by Alexander Gordon	Earl of Huntly 1470–1501	Succeeded by Alexander Gordon
Political offices
Preceded by 5th Earl of Angus	Lord Chancellor of Scotland 1498–1501	Succeeded by Duke of Ross