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Hector MacLean (other)
Hector MacLean may refer to: Clan Chiefs Many chiefs of Clan Maclean have been called Hector or Eachann, including: * Red Hector of the Battles Maclean (1368–1411), 6th Clan Chief, killed at the Battle of Harlaw, also known as "Red Hector" * Hector Odhar Maclean (?–1513), 9th Clan Chief, also known as "Hector the Sallow" * Hector Mor Maclean, 12th Chief (1497–1568), 12th Clan Chief, also known as "Hector the Great" * Hector Og Maclean, 13th Chief (c. 1540–1573), also known as "Hector the Younger" * Hector Og Maclean, 15th Chief (1583–1623), 15th Clan Chief * Hector Og Maclean of Brolas (1600s), son of Donald Maclean, 1st Laird of Brolas and grandson of Hector Og Maclean, 15th Chief * Hector Mor Maclean, 16th Chief (c. 1600–1626), 16th Clan Chief * Sir Hector Maclean, 2nd Baronet (c. 1620–1651), 18th Clan Chief, killed at the Battle of Inverkeithing * Sir Hector Maclean, 5th Baronet (c. 1700–1750/1), 21st Clan Chief * Sir Hector Maclean, 7th Baronet (1783–1818 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Hector Maclean, 7th Baronet
Sir Hector Maclean, 7th Baronet of Morvern (about 1760 – 2 November 1818) was the 23rd Clan Chief of Clan Maclean who died before he had any children, and the title passed to his half brother. Biography He was born in 1783 to Donald Maclean of Brolas. Donald Maclean of Brolas was the great-grandson of Donald MacLean, 1st Laird of Brolas. Sir Hector became the 23rd Clan Chief of Clan Maclean on the death of Sir Allan Maclean, 6th Baronet, who died without an heir. In his earlier years Sir Hector served in the army, but during the greater portion of his life he lived a retired life. He died without an heir on 2 November 1818, and was succeeded as Clan Chief by his half brother, Sir Fitzroy Jeffreys Grafton Maclean, 8th Baronet. Ancestors References {{DEFAULTSORT:Maclean, Hector 1760s births 1818 deaths Hector Hector In Greek mythology, Hector (; grc, Ἕκτωρ, Hektōr, label=none, ) is a character in Homer's Iliad. He was a Trojan prince and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Francis Campbell
John Francis Campbell (Scottish Gaelic: Iain Frangan Caimbeul; Islay, 29 December 1821 – Cannes, 17 February 1885), also known as Young John of Islay (Scottish Gaelic: Iain Òg Ìle) was a Scottish author and scholar who specialised in Celtic studies, considered an authority on the subject. Early life John Francis Campbell was born on Islay on 29 December 1821 to Lady Eleanor Charteris (1796–1832), eldest daughter of Francis Wemyss Charteris Douglas, and Walter Frederick Campbell of Islay (1798–1855), MP for Argyll. Campbell was a descendant (great-great-great-grandson) of Daniel Campbell of Shawfield who had bought Islay from the Campells of Cawdor, for £12,000 in 1726. Campbell was his father's heir, but creditors forced the island of Islay into administration, and the family left in 1847. After his father's death he was known as Campbell of Islay, even though the island had by then been sold. Education and early career Campbell was educated at Eton and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angus Duncan Hector Maclean
Angus may refer to: Media * ''Angus'' (film), a 1995 film * ''Angus Og'' (comics), in the ''Daily Record'' Places Australia * Angus, New South Wales Canada * Angus, Ontario, a community in Essa, Ontario * East Angus, Quebec Scotland * Angus, Scotland, a traditional county of Scotland and modern council area * Angus (Scottish Parliament constituency) * Angus (UK Parliament constituency) United States * Angus, Iowa * Angus, Nebraska * Angus, Ohio * Angus, Texas * Angus, Wisconsin * Angus Township, Polk County, Minnesota People Historical figures * Óengus I of the Picts (died 761), king of the Picts * Óengus of Tallaght (died 824), Irish bishop, reformer and writer * Óengus II of the Picts (died 834), king of the Picts * Óengus mac Óengusa (died 930), Irish poet * Óengus of Moray (died 1130), last King of Moray * Aonghus Mór (died 1293), chief of Clann Domhnaill * Aonghus Óg of Islay (died 1314×1318/c.1330), chief of Clann Domhnaill * Aonghas Óg (died 1490), c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector Maclean (politician)
Hector Maclean (May 24, 1751 – 20 April 1812 at Halifax) was an English-born soldier, farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Hants County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1793 to 1799. He was born at Golden Square, London. Maclean served as a lieutenant in the 84th Regiment of Foot (Royal Highland Emigrants) in the American Revolution, fighting in the Battle of Eutaw Springs (at which he kept a journal). He later settled in Nova Scotia after the regiment was disbanded. In 1789, he married Elinor Margaret Mowet. He received a grant of land in Douglas township in Hants County Hants County is an historical county and census division of Nova Scotia, Canada. Local government is provided by the West Hants Regional Municipality, and the Municipality of the District of East Hants. History Formation The county of Hants ....A collection of Hector Maclean's letters, addressed to Murdoch Maclean or Maclaine (later Maclaine of Lochbuy)is held in the Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector Reaganach Maclean, 1st Laird Of Lochbuie
Eachann Reaganach Maclean, 1st Laird of Lochbuie or Hector Reaganach Maclean or Hector the Stern, was the first Laird and the founder of the Macleans of Lochbuie, Mull. Biography Hector Reaganach Maclean or Hector the Stern, was the first laird and the founder of the Macleans of Lochbuie. He was a son of John Dubh MacLean, 4th Clan Chief. He was a noted warrior in his day, and between him and his brother Lachlan always existed a strong affection, and were never separated in their warlike expeditions. Some of his exploits have already been noticed. It is related that when Hector went to Lochbuie he found the lands possessed by the chief of MacFadyean, and obtained permission to build a fort or keep at the head of Lochbuie. When it was completed Hector ascended to the top, and, taking a bow and arrow, took aim at a bone MacFadyean was then eating from, and pierced it with the arrow. MacFadyean simply remarked," It is time I was leaving" took his departure, and gave Hector no troubl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector Maclean, 2nd Laird Of Torloisk
Hector MacLean, 2nd Laird of Torloisk was the second Laird of Torloisk. Biography He was the son of Lachlan Og MacLean, 1st Laird of Torloisk He was first married to Jannet, daughter of Allan Maclean of Ardtornish, by whom he had three daughters: *Margaret Maclean of Torloisk, married to Lachlan Maclean of Lochbuie *Marian Maclean of Torloisk, married to Hector Roy MacLean of Coll, son of John Garbh Maclean, 7th Laird of Coll *Mary Maclean of Torloisk, married to Duncan Campbell of Sandaig. He was a second time married to Catherine, daughter of John Campbell of Lochnell, and had children: *Lachlan Maclean, 3rd Laird of Torloisk, who succeeded him *Hector Maclean of Torloisk, who was killed by Clan Maclachlan, a band of robbers of Fiairt, in Lesmore, who infested the neighborhood *John of Tarbert who was married to Catherine, daughter of Donald Campbell of Comguish, by whom he had Donald Maclean, 5th Laird of Torloisk, John, and Marianne who married Charles MacLean of Kilunai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Garbh Maclean, 7th Laird Of Coll
John Garbh Maclean, 7th Laird of Coll was a Scottish official who lived in the 17th century. Biography He succeeded to the estates of his father, was a man of great wisdom and piety, a lover of men, and given to hospitality. He was a composer of music and a performer on the harp and fife. Two of his compositions, Caoineadh Rioghail, the Royal Lament, and Toum Murron, are referred to in earlier works. The former, supposedly a lament for the execution of King Charles I of England in 1649, is preserved in Angus Fraser's manuscripts.The Angus Fraser Collection of Scottish Gaelic Airs, Taigh na Teud Publications, 1996, p.15 Of the latter tune, Toum Murron, no trace seems to now exist. The following anecdote has been handed down concerning him: A captain, Wirttus, master of an English vessel, was wrecked on the island, and started for Coll's castle, where, seeing the laird sitting with a bible in one hand, and a harp placed by his side, was so struck by the venerable appearance of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector Roy Maclean, 5th Laird Of Coll
Hector Roy Maclean, 5th Laird of Coll (flourished c. 1590–1596) 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 {{DEFAULTSORT:Maclean, Hector Year of death missing Hector Hector In Greek mythology, Hector (; grc, Ἕκτωρ, Hektōr, label=none, ) is a character in Homer's Iliad. He was a Trojan prince and the greatest warrior for Troy during the Trojan War. Hector led the Trojans and their allies in the defense o ... Year of birth uncertain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector Maclean, 4th Laird Of Coll
Hector Maclean, 4th Laird of Coll (flourished 1560) was the son of John Abrach Maclean, 2nd Laird of Coll, and had a brother, John Maclean, 3rd Laird of Coll. Biography Hector made greater progress in letters than any other man in the country in which he lived during that period. He understood Latin well, and devoted much of his time to the writing of poetry, in both Latin and Gaelic, fragments of which are still preserved. These compositions testify that he was devout. On account of his literary character he was called Cleireach beag, or little clerk. That he was well adapted for an emergency is illustrated in the art he exhibited in appeasing the wrath of Ailean nan Sop. The official records show a "gift to Hector McClane, brother and heir of the deceased John McClane of Coll of the non-entry of Coll, 24 April 1558." June 28, 1559, is recorded a precept for charter to Hector, son and heir apparent of Hector MacLean of Coll, of the lands of Coll, on resignation by the father. In 15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Hector Maclean, 5th Baronet
Sir Hector Maclean, 5th Baronet of Morvern (c. 1700-1750/1751) 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 He was the son of Sir John Maclean, 4th Baronet and Mary, daughter of Sir Aeneas Macpherson of Invereshie. He succeeded Sir John when he died in 1716. His territories were said to include the small western isles of Eigg, Muck, Coll and Tiree. In December 1744, he sent a petition to Charles Edward Stuart on behalf of Jacobite intervention. The petition was important in helping persuade the Prince to launch his invasion on Scotland. Sir Hector had written that some 5,000 officers and men from nearby clans were loyal to the Stuart cause. In June 1745 he was in Edinburgh, and he was immediately arrested, together with his servant, on the charge of being in the French service and of enlisting men for it. He was sent to the To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Hector Of The Battles Maclean
Red Hector of the Battles Maclean (?-1411), or Eachann Ruadh nan Cath in Scottish Gaelic, was the 6th Chief of Clan Maclean. Biography He was the son of Lachlan Lubanach Maclean, and he early distinguished himself by daring exploits, and was noted as being one of the best swordsmen of his time. He became so celebrated as a swordsman, that many knights who had gained for themselves renown came from distant parts to measure weapons with him. One of these was a renowned knight of Norway, who challenged Hector Roy to mortal combat. The challenge was accepted. They met at Salen, in Mull, where they fought, and where the Norwegian fell. A green mound and cairn on the sea-shore mark the spot where Hector had his antagonist buried. There was an old Gaelic poem, which affirmed that Hector commanded a great fleet to the coast of Ireland, and there defeated some of the ships of the King of England. He landed his troops; placed the city of Dublin under contribution; carried fire and swor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
