Hay, John (London)
| Dates | 1640s | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | London, Northern England | ||
| Vocation | Politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Scotland | ||
| Marriage | Jean Scott | ||
| Issue | 7 children | ||
| Place of birth | Source | J.B. Paul, The Scots Peerage: A History of the Noble Families of Scotland, 9 vols (Edinburgh, 1904-1914), viii, 451-6; Oxford Dictionary of National Biography |
Lord Hay of Yester and First Marquess of Tweeddale. Educated at the University of Edinburgh. In 1640 Tweeddale accompanied his uncle, the earl of Dunfermline to London 1640. Returned to Scotland in 1641 with Charles I. Joined king at Nottingham in 1642. Became dissatisfied with the king's stance towards the covenanters and fought against him at battle of Marston Moor (1644), yet did not stop him waiting on the king at Newcastle after Charles I surrender. After defeat at Battle of Preston fled to Scotland. Attended Restoration Parliament and admitted member of the Privy Council (1661). Imprisoned for a time at Edinburgh Castle, released 1662. Between 1667-74 became one of leading figures in Scottish administration. Supported William of Orange and gained many benefits for his support. Appointed lord high chancellor of Scotland (1692). Fell out of royal favour and dismissed as chancellor in 1696. Died in Edinburgh and buried at Yester (1697).
