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- Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine FRS (1629–1681) was a Scottish inventor, politician, judge and freemason, who collaborated with Christiaan Huygens in developing a marine pendulum clock.
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Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine FRS (1629–1681) was a Scottish inventor, politician, judge and freemason, who collaborated with Christiaan Huygens in developing a marine pendulum clock. [1] His grandfather, Sir George Bruce had built up a fortune in coal-mining and salt-production, building Culross Palace in Fife in 1597.
Execution of Thomas and Alexander Bruce. This cruel transaction, which is said to have been intended as a sacrifice to the manes of his faithful servant Dickson, who was slain in the church, is still remembered in the tradition of the country by the name of the Douglas' Larder.
May 12, 2024 · Biographical Summary. " Alexander Bruce, as second Earl of Kincardine. He was a steady royalist, was with Charles II in exile in Holland, and at the Restoration became a Pricy Councillor and Commissioner of the Treasury.
- 1629
- Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Alexander Bruce of Kennet, married, Mary, daughter of Robert Balfour, 4th Lord of Burleigh. He fought in Queen Anne’s Wars and appointed Major of the regiment in support of the government in the town of Glasgow. He died August 8, 1747. Had 2 children, Robert and Margaret. Margaret m.
Alexander or Alex Bruce may refer to: Alexander Bruce, Earl of Carrick (died 1333), illegitimate son of Edward Bruce, younger brother of Robert the Bruce. Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine (1629–1681), Scottish inventor, politician, judge and freemason.
Sir Henry Bruce, 14th of Clackmannan, heir by death of his brother Alexander, married Catherine Bruce daughter of Alexander Bruce of Newton. They had no heirs and the title went to his sister Janet and her husband William Bruce of Newton .
Alexander Bruce, 2nd Earl of Kincardine. primary name:Bruce, Alexander. other name:(Earl of) Kincardine. Details. individual; politician/statesman; British; Male. Life dates. c.1629-1680. Biography. Second son of Sir George Bruce and his wife, Mary, daughter of Sir John Preston of Valleyfield.
