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Adam Gordon

(Abt 1465 - 17 Mar 1538)

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== Biography ==}
Adam was born about 1465 probably eldest son of George Gordon earl of Huntly but being illegitimate like his brother William, also described as "filius carnali" neither were lawful heirs. However their father granted them generous gifts which they exchanged in 1490. RMS Vol.ii 1985 see [https://archive.org/details/registrummagnisi02scot/page/416/mode/2up]
Adam Gordon of Aboyne, later jure uxoris Earl of Sutherland (b. bef. 14 Oct 1474; d. 17 Mar 1537/8) He m. c. 1500 Elizabeth de Moravia, Countess of Sutherland.

== Sources ==

* Balfour Paul, Sir James. ''[[Space:The Scots Peerage|The Scots Peerage]]'' (David Douglas, Edinburgh, 1904-1914); in 9 Volumes; [https://archive.org/details/scotspeeragefoun08paul Earl of Sutherland - Volume 8]* [http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/online/content/sutherland1235.htm Sutherland, Earl of (S, 1235)] Cracroft's Peerage

Events

BirthAbt 1465Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Death17 Mar 1538Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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