Marquess Tweeddale is in Marquess.
In 1694 John Hay 1st Marquess Tweeddale [aged 68] was created 1st Marquess Tweeddale. Jean Scott Marchioness Tweddale by marriage Marchioness Tweeddale.
On 11th August 1697 John Hay 1st Marquess Tweeddale [aged 71] died at Edinburgh. His son John [aged 52] succeeded 2nd Marquess Tweeddale, 3rd Earl Tweeddale. Mary Maitland Marchioness Tweddale by marriage Marchioness Tweeddale.
On 20th April 1713 John Hay 2nd Marquess Tweeddale [aged 68] died. His son Charles [aged 43] succeeded 3rd Marquess Tweeddale, 4th Earl Tweeddale.
In 1748 John Hay 4th Marquess Tweedale [aged 53] and Frances Carteret Marchioness Tweddale [aged 29] were married. She by marriage Marchioness Tweeddale. The difference in their ages was 23 years. She the daughter of John Carteret 2nd Earl Granville [aged 57] and Frances Worsley Countess Granville. He the son of Charles Hay 3rd Marquess Tweeddale. They were fifth cousin once removed.
In 1787 George Hay 6th Marquess Tweedale [aged 87] died. His first cousin once removed George [aged 34] succeeded 7th Marquess Tweeddale, 8th Earl Tweeddale. Hannah Maitland Marchioness Tweddale [aged 37] by marriage Marchioness Tweeddale.
On 9th August 1804 George Hay 7th Marquess Tweedale [aged 51] died in Verdun. His son George [aged 17] succeeded 8th Marquess Tweeddale, 9th Earl Tweeddale. Susan Montagu Marchioness Tweddale [aged 3] by marriage Marchioness Tweeddale.
On 10th October 1876 George Hay 8th Marquess Tweedale [aged 89] died. His son Arthur [aged 51] succeeded 9th Marquess Tweeddale. Julia Charlotte Sophia Stewart-Mackenzie Marchoness Tweedale [aged 30] by marriage Marchioness Tweeddale.
On 29th December 1878 Arthur Hay 9th Marquess Tweedale [aged 54] died without issue. His brother William [aged 52] succeeded 10th Marquess Tweeddale.
On 25th November 1911 William Hay 10th Marquess of Tweeddale [aged 85] died. His son William [aged 27] succeeded 11th Marquess Tweeddale.
On 30th March 1967 David Hay 12th Marquess of Tweedale [aged 46] died. His son Edward [aged 19] succeeded 13th Marquess Tweeddale.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 30th March 1967 William Hay 11th Marquess of Tweeddale [aged 82] died. His nephew David [aged 46] succeeded 12th Marquess Tweeddale.
On 1st February 2005 Edward Hay 13th Marquess of Tweeddale [aged 57] died. His brother Charles [aged 57] succeeded 14th Marquess Tweeddale.