Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameRobert Carnegie , 5th Laird of Kinnaird 
Birthabt 1490, Kinnaird, Perth, Scotland
Death5 Jan 1556, Kinnaird, Perth, Scotland
FatherJohn Carnegie , 4th Laird of Kinnaird (~1472-1513)
MotherEuphemia (Eupeme) Strachan (~1474-)
Misc. Notes
In 1547, Robert became a judge. He was taken prisoner during the Battle of Pinkie. When he was released he was knighted and made Scotland’s ambassador to France in 1556.
He was the first of the Carnegies to claim that his ancestors were the cup bearers to the Kings of Scotland. This royal office is remembered in the family arms which bear an ancient cup.
He was the first of the Carnegies to claim that his ancestors were the cup bearers to the Kings of Scotland. This royal office is remembered in the family arms which bear an ancient cup.