Eachuinn Og Maclean
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Hector Og Maclean, or Eachann Óg Maclean in Scottish Gaelic, (circa 1540-1573) was the 13th Chief of Clan MacLean
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was succeeded by his son Hector Og Maclean, also known as Hector Maclean the Younger. Hector Og lived only five years longer than his father.
During which short period he not only spent, by his improvident conduct and profligacy, all the ready money left by the late noble chief, but burdened the estates with debt. He appears to have inherited nothing of the qualities which distinguished his father, but lived at peace in the free enjoyment of his pleasures. He was the only worthless chief of MacLean. He appears to have built for himself a residence at Iona
, situated near the head of Port-a-Churraich, where traces of the house are still shown.
, in the year 1557 and had the following children:
Clan MacLean
Clan Maclean is a Highland Scottish clan. They are one of the oldest clans in the Highlands and owned large tracts of land in Argyll as well as the Inner Hebrides. Many early MacLeans became famous for their honour, strength and courage in battle. They were involved in many clan skirmishes with...
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Early years
Hector Mor MacleanHector Mor Maclean
Hector Mor Maclean of Dowart , or Eachann Mór Maclean in Scottish Gaelic, or Hector the Great, was the 16th Clan Chief of Clan MacLean from 1623 to his death in 1626. Mór or Mor translates as great when added to a name in Scottish Gaelic. He resided at Duart Castle on the Isle of Mull...
was succeeded by his son Hector Og Maclean, also known as Hector Maclean the Younger. Hector Og lived only five years longer than his father.
During which short period he not only spent, by his improvident conduct and profligacy, all the ready money left by the late noble chief, but burdened the estates with debt. He appears to have inherited nothing of the qualities which distinguished his father, but lived at peace in the free enjoyment of his pleasures. He was the only worthless chief of MacLean. He appears to have built for himself a residence at Iona
Iona
Iona is a small island in the Inner Hebrides off the western coast of Scotland. It was a centre of Irish monasticism for four centuries and is today renowned for its tranquility and natural beauty. It is a popular tourist destination and a place for retreats...
, situated near the head of Port-a-Churraich, where traces of the house are still shown.
Marriage and children
Hector Og Maclean married Janet Campbell, daughter of the Archibald Campbell, 4th Earl of ArgyllArchibald Campbell, 4th Earl of Argyll
Gillespie Roy Archibald Campbell, 4th Earl of Argyll was a Scottish nobleman and politician.-Biography:He was the eldest son of Colin Campbell, 3rd Earl of Argyll and Jean Gordon, daughter of Alexander Gordon, 3rd Earl of Huntly...
, in the year 1557 and had the following children:
- Sir Lachlan Mor MacleanSir Lachlan Mor MacleanSir Lachlan Mór Maclean or Lachlan the Great, was the 14th Clan Chief of Clan MacLean from late 1573 or early 1574 until 1598.Mór or Mor translates as great in English, or magnus in Latin, when added to a name in Scottish Gaelic....
, his heir and successor - Mary Maclean, married to Angus MacDonald, 8th of DunnyvegAngus MacDonald, 8th of Dunnyveg-Life:Angus Macdonald went to Islay and Kintyre to renew the conflict with Clan Maclean. In 1579, upon information of mutual hostilities committed by their followers, the king and council commanded Sir Lachlan Mor Maclean and Angus Macdonald of Dunyveg or Isla, to subscribe assurances of indemnity...
- Janet Maclean, married to Roderick MacLeod of Lewis
- Marian Maclean, married to Hector Roy Maclean, 5th Laird of CollHector Roy Maclean, 5th Laird of Coll-Biography:He was the son of Hector Maclean, 4th Laird of Coll. He married Marian, daughter of Hector Og Maclean, 13th Clan Chief. Hector Roy died young, and had a single child, Lachlan Maclean, 6th Laird of Coll.-References:...