Sir John Maclean, 4th Baronet
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Sir John Maclean, 4th Baronet of Morvern
(1670–1716) was the 20th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean
from 1674 to 1716. In 1691 he lost Castle Duart to Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll
. The castle wasn't recovered by Clan Maclean until 1912 by Fitzroy Donald Maclean
, 221 years later.
, in 1674, when he was four years old. Lauchlan Maclean, 2nd Laird of Brolas
, and Lachlan Maclean, 3rd Laird of Torloisk
were assigned as his legal guardians. In 1691 Castle Duart was under siege by Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll
, and Maclean was forced to surrender it.
He commanded the right wing of the Jacobite army at Battle of Killiecrankie
, and held out in the island of Kernburgh until 1692, when he made his peace with William III of England
. He afterwards went to France and remained at the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
until the Act of Indemnity 1703, when he returned to Scotland. He joined John Erskine, 6th Earl of Mar in the Battle of Sheriffmuir
, and after retired to Gordon Castle
where he died in March of 1716.
and had:
Maclean Baronets
There have been two Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Maclean, one in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia and one in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom...
(1670–1716) was the 20th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean
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...
from 1674 to 1716. In 1691 he lost Castle Duart to Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll
Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll
Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll, 10th Earl of Argyll was a Scottish peer.-Biography:The eldest son of Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll and Mary Stuart, daughter of James Stuart, 4th Earl of Moray, Campbell sought to recover his father's estates...
. The castle wasn't recovered by Clan Maclean until 1912 by Fitzroy Donald Maclean
Fitzroy Donald Maclean
Sir Fitzroy Donald Maclean, 10th Baronet of Morvern, KCB, DL was the 26th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean from 1883 to 1936, for fifty-three years. He lived to be 101 years old. He bought and restored Duart Castle in 1912 as the seat of the Maclean clan...
, 221 years later.
Biography
He was born in 1670. He became chief at the death of his father, Sir Allan Maclean, 3rd BaronetSir Allan Maclean, 3rd Baronet
Sir Allan Maclean, 3rd Baronet of Morvern was the 19th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean from 1651 to 1674. He married then had as his son: Sir John Maclean, 4th Baronet.-Biography:...
, in 1674, when he was four years old. Lauchlan Maclean, 2nd Laird of Brolas
Lauchlan Maclean, 2nd Laird of Brolas
-Biography:He was born in 1650 to Donald Maclean, 1st Laird of Brolas. He was a good and prudent man, of a solid judgment and excellent temper. He was slow in action, and on account of this weakness contrived to associate with him Lachlan Og MacLean, 1st Laird of Torloisk, a man full of spirit and...
, and Lachlan Maclean, 3rd Laird of Torloisk
Lachlan Maclean, 3rd Laird of Torloisk
Lachlan Maclean, 3rd Laird of Torloisk managed the estate of Sir John Maclean, 4th Baronet with Lauchlan Maclean, 2nd Laird of Brolas during his minority.-Biography:...
were assigned as his legal guardians. In 1691 Castle Duart was under siege by Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll
Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll
Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll, 10th Earl of Argyll was a Scottish peer.-Biography:The eldest son of Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll and Mary Stuart, daughter of James Stuart, 4th Earl of Moray, Campbell sought to recover his father's estates...
, and Maclean was forced to surrender it.
He commanded the right wing of the Jacobite army at Battle of Killiecrankie
Battle of Killiecrankie
-References:*Reid, Stuart, The Battle of Kiellliecrankkie -External links:* *...
, and held out in the island of Kernburgh until 1692, when he made his peace with William III of England
William III of England
William III & II was a sovereign Prince of Orange of the House of Orange-Nassau by birth. From 1672 he governed as Stadtholder William III of Orange over Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel of the Dutch Republic. From 1689 he reigned as William III over England and Ireland...
. He afterwards went to France and remained at the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a royal palace in the commune of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, in the département of Yvelines, about 19 km west of Paris, France. Today, it houses the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale ....
until the Act of Indemnity 1703, when he returned to Scotland. He joined John Erskine, 6th Earl of Mar in the Battle of Sheriffmuir
Battle of Sheriffmuir
The Battle of Sheriffmuir was an engagement in 1715 at the height of the Jacobite rebellion in England and Scotland.-History:John Erskine, 6th Earl of Mar, standard-bearer for the Jacobite cause in Scotland, mustered Highland chiefs, and on 6 September declared James Francis Edward Stuart as King...
, and after retired to Gordon Castle
Gordon Castle
Gordon Castle is located in Gight, near Fochabers in Moray, Scotland. Historically known as the Bog-of-Gight, it was the principal seat of the Dukes of Gordon...
where he died in March of 1716.
Marriage and children
He married Mary, daughter of Sir Aeneas Macpherson of InvereshieSir Aeneas Macpherson of Invereshie
-Biography:He compiled Sliochd nan Triuir Bhraithrean, or Posteritie of the Three Brethren, a genealogical work compiled during the latter half of the 17th century. In the work he identifies Duncan lóm McPherson of Strathmashie, as "a great genealoger" and it is possible that he helped compile the...
and had:
- Sir Hector Maclean, 5th BaronetSir Hector Maclean, 5th BaronetSir Hector Maclean, 5th Baronet of Morvern was the 21st Clan Chief of Clan Maclean from 1716 to 1750. He was raised to the Jacobite Peerage of Scotland as Lord Maclean on 17 December 1716, a title to pass on his male heirs.-Biography:...
Ancestors
| Sir John Maclean, 4th Baronet | Father: Sir Allan Maclean, 3rd Baronet Sir Allan Maclean, 3rd Baronet Sir Allan Maclean, 3rd Baronet of Morvern was the 19th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean from 1651 to 1674. He married then had as his son: Sir John Maclean, 4th Baronet.-Biography:... |
Paternal Grandfather: Sir Lachlan Maclean, 1st Baronet Sir Lachlan Maclean, 1st Baronet Sir Lachlan Maclean, 1st Baronet of Morvern, the 17th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean. Lachlan was granted his Baronet title by Charles I and he became the Clan Chief on the death of his brother in 1626... |
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| Paternal Grandmother: Mary MacLeod |
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| Mother: Juliana MacLeod of MacLeod |
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