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Biography of Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton 1553-1603

Paternal Family Tree: Wyntoun aka Seton

In 1553 Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton was born to George Seton 7th Lord Seton (age 22) and Isobel Hamilton Lady Seton.

Battle of Langside

On 13th May 1568 the army of Mary Queen of Scots (age 25) commanded by Archibald Campbell 5th Earl Argyll (age 34) was defeated by the army of the Regent her illegitimate half-brother James Stewart 1st Earl of Moray Regent (age 37).

John Campbell was killed.

William "Younger" Douglas 7th Lord Drumlanrig and Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton (age 15) fought.

Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley (age 21) and [his father] George Seton 7th Lord Seton (age 37) fought for the Queen.

John Graham 6th Earl Menteith fought for the Earl of Moray.

Before 19th September 1581. Frans Pourbus the Elder (age 36). Portrait of [his father] George Seton 7th Lord Seton (age 50) and his children Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton (age 28), [his brother] John Seton, [his brother] Alexander Seton 1st Earl Dunfermline (age 26), William Seton Master of Seton and [his sister] Margaret Seton Lady Paisley (age 24).

John Seton: he was born to George Seton 7th Lord Seton and Isobel Hamilton Lady Seton.

William Seton Master of Seton: Around 1390 he was born to John Seton 2nd Lord Seton and Catherine Sinclair Lady Seton. In 1414 William Seton Master of Seton and Janet Dunbar were married. She the daughter of George Dunbar 10th Earl March and Christina Wyntoun Countess Dunbar. They were first cousin once removed.

Margaret Seton Lady Paisley: Around 1557 she was born to George Seton 7th Lord Seton and Isobel Hamilton Lady Seton. After 16th June 1574 Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley and she were married. He the son of James Hamilton 2nd Earl Arran and Margaret Douglas Duchess Châtellerault. They were third cousin once removed. In 1587 Claud Hamilton 1st Lord Paisley was created 1st Lord Paisley. She by marriage Lord Paisley. In 1616 Margaret Seton Lady Paisley died.

In 1582 Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton (age 29) and Margaret Montgomerie Countess Winton were married. She the daughter of Hugh Montgomerie 3rd Earl Eglinton (age 51) and Agnes Drummond Countess Eglinton (age 59). They were second cousins.

Before April 1584 [his son] Robert Seton 2nd Earl Winton was born to Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton (age 31) and [his wife] Margaret Montgomerie Countess Winton. Coefficient of inbreeding 1.89%.

In December 1584 [his son] George Seton 3rd Earl Winton was born to Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton (age 31) and [his wife] Margaret Montgomerie Countess Winton. Coefficient of inbreeding 1.89%.

In 1586 [his father] George Seton 7th Lord Seton (age 55) died.

In 1588 [his son] Alexander Seton aka Montgomerie 6th Earl Eglinton was born to Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton (age 35) and [his wife] Margaret Montgomerie Countess Winton. Coefficient of inbreeding 1.89%.

On 30th November 1593 [his daughter] Isabel Seton was born to Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton (age 40) and [his wife] Margaret Montgomerie Countess Winton. Coefficient of inbreeding 1.89%.

On 16th November 1600 Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton (age 47) was created 1st Earl Winton at Holyrood House, Holyrood. [his wife] Margaret Montgomerie Countess Winton by marriage Countess Winton.

On the 22nd or 24th March 1603 Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton (age 50) died. His son [his son] Robert (age 18) succeeded 2nd Earl Winton.

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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

[his son] Thomas Seton was born to Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton and Margaret Montgomerie Countess Winton. Coefficient of inbreeding 1.89%.

[his son] John Seton was born to Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton and Margaret Montgomerie Countess Winton. Coefficient of inbreeding 1.89%.

[his father] George Seton 7th Lord Seton and [his mother] Isobel Hamilton Lady Seton were married. They were fourth cousin once removed.

Royal Ancestors of Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton 1553-1603

Kings Wessex: Great x 16 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 12 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 18 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 13 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 7 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 15 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 13 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 21 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton 1553-1603

Great x 4 Grandfather: George Seton 3rd Lord Seton 10 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Seton Master of Seton 7 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Stewart 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: George Seton 4th Lord Seton 8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: George Seton 5th Lord Seton 9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Archibald Campbell 6 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Colin Campbell 1st Earl Argyll 7 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Campbell Lady Seton 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Stewart 2nd Lord Lorn 6 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Isabella Stewart Countess Argyll 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

GrandFather: George Seton 6th Lord Seton 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Patrick Hepburn

Great x 3 Grandfather: Adam Hepburn 1st Lord Hailes

Great x 4 Grandmother: Ellen Wallace

Great x 2 Grandfather: Patrick Hepburn 1st Earl Bothwell

Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Home 1st Lord Home

Great x 3 Grandmother: Helen Home Lady Hailes

Great x 1 Grandmother: Joanna Hepburn Lady Seton 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: James Douglas 6 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: James Douglas 1st Earl Morton 7 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Gifford

Great x 2 Grandmother: Janet Douglas Countess Bothwell 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: King James I of Scotland 5 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Stewart Countess Morton 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Beaufort Queen Consort Scotland Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Father: George Seton 7th Lord Seton 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: David Hay of Yester

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Hay 1st Lord Hay of Yester 7 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Douglas Lady Seton 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Hay 2nd Lord Hay of Yester 8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Cunningham of Belton

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Hay 3rd Lord Hay 9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Crichton 1st Lord Crichton of Sanquhar

Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Crichton 8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Christian Erskine 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Crichton 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Stewart 1st Earl Lennox 10 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Marion Stewart 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Montgomerie Countess Lennox

GrandMother: Elizabeth Hay Lady Seton 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: George Douglas 4th Earl Angus 7 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Archibald "Bell the Cat" Douglas 5th Earl Angus 8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabella Sibbald Countess Angus

Great x 2 Grandfather: George Douglas 9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Boyd 1st Lord Boyd

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Boyd Countess Angus

Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Douglas Lady Hay 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Drummond 1st Lord Drummond

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Drummond m Douglas

Robert Seton 1st Earl Winton 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Hamilton of Sandquhar

GrandFather: William Hamilton 10 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Gilbert Kennedy 1st Lord Kennedy 6 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Kennedy 2nd Lord Kennedy 7 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Maxwell Lady Kennedy

Great x 2 Grandfather: David Kennedy 1st Earl Cassilis 8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Montgomerie

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Boyd

Great x 1 Grandmother: Catherine Kennedy 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Mother: Isobel Hamilton Lady Seton 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England