Anne Hamilton, Countess of Huntly
Anne Hamilton, Countess of Huntly (c. 1535 – after 17 April 1574), was a Scottish noblewoman and a member of the powerful Hamilton family which had a strong claim to the Scottish crown. Her father James Hamilton, Duke of Châtellerault, 2nd Earl of Arran was heir presumptive to the throne of Scotland after Mary, Queen of Scots prior to the birth of the latter's son Prince James in 1566. Anne was the wife of George Gordon, 5th Earl of Huntly, Lord Chancellor of Scotland and a chief conspirator during the reign of Queen Mary.
Anne Hamilton | |
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| Countess of Huntly | |
| Born | c. 1535 Scotland |
| Died | after 17 April 1574 |
| Noble family | Hamilton |
| Spouse(s) | George Gordon, 5th Earl of Huntly |
| Issue | Lady Jean Gordon George Gordon, 6th Earl of Huntly Alexander Gordon William Gordon |
| Father | James Hamilton, Duke of Châtellerault, 2nd Earl of Arran |
| Mother | Lady Margaret Douglas |
| Occupation | Lady-in-Waiting Maid of Honour |
In her teens, Anne entered Marie of Guise's household as a lady-in-waiting and maid-of-honour.
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