Hector Mor Maclean
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Hector Mor Maclean of Dowart (circa 1600–1626), or Eachann Mór Maclean in Scottish Gaelic, or Hector the Great, was the 16th Clan Chief of Clan MacLean
from 1623 to his death in 1626. Mór or Mor translates as great when added to a name in Scottish Gaelic. He resided at Duart Castle
on the Isle of Mull
. He was the first Chief of MacLean to not produce an heir in four hundred years, breaking the direct male line from Gillean of the Battle Axe, the founder of the clan to himself. He was succeeded by his younger brother, Lachlan Maclean, 1st Baronet.
Hector Mor was married to Margaret Macleod, eldest daughter of Sir Roderick Macleod of Macleod, 15th Chief, and died without having any children in 1626. He was succeeded by his younger brother, Lachlan Maclean, 1st Baronet. His widow married Eneas MacDonnell, 7th of Glengarry.
Clan MacLean
Clan Maclean is a Highland Scottish clan. They are one of the oldest clans in the Highlands and owned large tracts of land in Argyll as well as the Inner Hebrides. Many early MacLeans became famous for their honour, strength and courage in battle. They were involved in many clan skirmishes with...
from 1623 to his death in 1626. Mór or Mor translates as great when added to a name in Scottish Gaelic. He resided at Duart Castle
Duart Castle
Duart Castle or Caisteal Dhubhairt in Scottish Gaelic is a castle on the Isle of Mull, off the west coast of Scotland, within the council area of Argyll and Bute...
on the Isle of Mull
Isle of Mull
The Isle of Mull or simply Mull is the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland in the council area of Argyll and Bute....
. He was the first Chief of MacLean to not produce an heir in four hundred years, breaking the direct male line from Gillean of the Battle Axe, the founder of the clan to himself. He was succeeded by his younger brother, Lachlan Maclean, 1st Baronet.
Biography
He was the first son of Hector Og Maclean, 15th Clan Chief and Janet MacKenzie of Kintail, the daughter of Colin Mackenzie of Kintail. Hector became Clan Chief at the death of his father in 1623.Hector Mor was married to Margaret Macleod, eldest daughter of Sir Roderick Macleod of Macleod, 15th Chief, and died without having any children in 1626. He was succeeded by his younger brother, Lachlan Maclean, 1st Baronet. His widow married Eneas MacDonnell, 7th of Glengarry.
Ancestors
| Hector Mor Maclean | Father: Hector Og Maclean Hector Og Maclean Sir Hector Og Maclean , or Eachann Óg Maclean in Scottish Gaelic, was the 15th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean in Scotland.-Early years:... |
Paternal Grandfather: Sir Lachlan Mor Maclean Sir Lachlan Mor Maclean Sir Lachlan Mór Maclean or Lachlan the Great, was the 14th Clan Chief of Clan MacLean from late 1573 or early 1574 until 1598.Mór or Mor translates as great in English, or magnus in Latin, when added to a name in Scottish Gaelic.... |
Paternal Great-Grandfather: Eachuinn Og Maclean Eachuinn Og Maclean Hector Og Maclean, or Eachann Óg Maclean in Scottish Gaelic, was the 13th Chief of Clan MacLean.-Early years:Hector Mor Maclean was succeeded by his son Hector Og Maclean, also known as Hector Maclean the Younger... |
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| Paternal Grandmother: Margaret Cunningham of Glencairn |
Paternal Great-Grandfather: William Cunningham, 6th Earl of Glencairn William Cunningham, 6th Earl of Glencairn -Biography:He was the son of Alexander Cunningham, 5th Earl of Glencairn and Janet Hamilton, daughter of James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran. He married sometime before 24 August 1549 to Janet Gordon of Lochinvar . She was the daughter of Sir John Gordon of Lochinvar and Margaret Crichton... |
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| Mother: Janet MacKenzie of Kintail |
Maternal Grandfather: Colin Mackenzie of Kintail |
Maternal Great-Grandfather: Kenneth Mackenzie of Kintail |
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| Maternal Great-Grandmother: Lady Elizabeth Stewart |
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| Maternal Grandmother: Barbara Grant |
Maternal Great-grandfather: John Grant of Grant |
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| Maternal Great-Grandmother: Lady Marjory Stewart |