Scotland - Duke of Lennox

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Duke of Lennox

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The title Duke of Lennox has been created several times in the Peerage of Scotland for Clan Stewart of Darnley. The Dukedom, named for the district of Lennox in Stirling, was first created in 1581, and had formerly been the Earldom of Lennox. The second Duke was made Duke of Richmond; at his death, the dukedom of Richmond became extinct. The fourth Duke of Lennox was also created Duke of Richmond; at the death of the sixth Duke, both the dukedoms became extinct.

The Dukedom of Richmond and, one month later, that of Lennox were created in 1675 for Charles Lennox, an illegitimate son of Charles II. The Duke of Richmond and Lennox was created Duke of Gordon in 1876. The Duke holds four dukedoms (including Aubigny-sur-Nère), more than any other person in the realm.

Dukes of Lennox (1581) - Created by James VI of Scotland

Esmé Stewart (1542-1583) also Earl of Lennox

Ludovic Stewart (1574-1624) also Earl of Richmond, Earl of Lennox, Duke of Richmond

Esmé Stewart (1579-1624) also Earl of March, Earl of March

James Stewart (1612-1655) also Duke of Richmond, Earl of Lennox, Earl of Marx

Esmé Stewart (1649-1660) unmarried, also Baron Stuart of Leighton Bromswold

Charles Stewart (1639-1672) also Duke of Richmond, Earl of Lennox, Earl of March, Earl of Lichfield, Baron Stuart of Leighton Bromswold, Baron Clifton

Dukes of Lennox (1675) - Created by Charles II of Scotland

Charles Lennox (1672-1723) also Duke of Richmond, Earl of March, Earl of Darnley, Baron of Settrington, Lord of Torboulton

Charles Lennox (1701-1750)

Charles Lennox (1735-1806)

Charles Lennox (1764-1819)

Charles Gordon-Lennox (1791-1860)

Charles Gordon-Lennox (1818-1903) also Duke of Gordon, Earl of March, Earl of Darnley, Earl of Kinrar, Baron of Settrington, Lord of Torboulton

Charles Gordon-Lennox (1845-1928)

Charles Gordon-Lennox (1870-1935)

Frederick Gordon-Lennox (1904-1989)

Charles Gordon-Lennox (1929- )

The heir apparent is Charles Gordon-Lennox, Earl of March and Kinrara (b. 1955), only son of the 10th Duke. The heir apparent to the heir apparent is Charles Gordon-Lennox, Lord Settrington (b. 1994), eldest son of Lord March.