of Orkney (Earldom)
of Orkney (Earldom)
A peerage of the Kingdom of Scotland.
Letters patent issued on Tue 3rd Jan 1696
To George Hamilton as Hereditary peerage.
Nature of Special Remainder
Peerages which may be inherited by a female direct descendant.
Note: SR to heirs whatsoever of the body
Holders
| Number | Surname | Forenames | Held from | Held to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Hamilton | George | Tue 3rd Jan 1696 | Tue 29th Jan 1737 |
| 8th | FitzMaurice | Cecil O'Bryen | Tue 21st Aug 1951 | Thu 5th Feb 1998 |
| 9th | St John | Oliver Peter | Thu 5th Feb 1998 | - |
External identifiers
Wikidata: Q2564297