Name Adam 2nd | Died September 9, 1513 | |
Role Patrick Hepburn, 1st Earl of Bothwell's son Parents Patrick Hepburn, 1st Earl of Bothwell Similar People Archibald Campbell - 2nd Earl, James IV of Scotland, Thomas Howard - 3rd Duke, Thomas Howard - 2nd Duke, Catherine of Aragon | ||
Adam Hepburn, 2nd Earl of Bothwell (died 9 September 1513) was a Scottish nobleman, who succeeded his father Patrick Hepburn, 1st Earl of Bothwell in 1508. Prior to that, he was known by one of his territorial designations, Adam Hepburn of Crags, under which he drew up his Testament.
Hepburn married in 1511 (her first of four husbands) Agnes (died February 1557), the illegitimate daughter of James Stewart, 1st Earl of Buchan by Margaret Murray. This Agnes Stewart was provided with Letters of Legitimacy, confirmed by Queen Mary of Guise, on 31 October 1552, under the Great Seal of Scotland. Hepburn and Agnes had one child: Patrick. Hepburn was killed at the Battle of Flodden, where he commanded the Scottish reserve.
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