Hugh Montgomerie, 1st Earl of Eglinton

Hugh Montgomerie, 1st Earl of Eglinton (c. 1460 – June 1545) was a Scottish peer.

He succeeded his father Alexander Montgomerie, as 2nd Lord Montgomerie around 1470. He fought in the Battle of Sauchieburn in 1488 against King James III of Scotland and was subsequently appointed Constable of Rothesay Castle by James IV. He was later created Earl of Eglinton in January 1507. He was succeeded by Hugh Montgomerie, 2nd Earl of Eglinton.

References

http://thepeerage.com/p2150.htm#i21492

Peerage of Scotland
New creation	Earl of Eglinton 1507–1545	Succeeded by Hugh Montgomerie
Preceded by Alexander Montgomerie	Lord Montgomerie c.1470–1545	Succeeded by Hugh Montgomerie

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Name	Eglinton, Hugh Montgomerie, 1st Earl Of
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Date of birth	1460
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Date of death	June 1545
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