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- Ludovick Grant, 8th Laird of Freuchie & 1st of Grant (1641-1716), succeeded his father as Laird of Freuchie in 1665. He was a Member of Parliament, and apparently took an active part in its proceedings. On one occasion he insisted that his dissatisfaction with an act of Parliament be noted for the record. The Duke of York, the Crown’s representative in Parliament, reportedly remarked sarcastically: “Let his Highland Majesty’s protest be marked.” From that time forward, Laird Ludovick was frequently referred to as “the Highland King.” In 1689, he served as Colonel of a regiment of government troops, and the following year, he raised a regiment of 600 men of his own clan. He also served as Sheriff of Inverness. Laird Ludovick held vast estates, and in 1694, his lands were erected by the Crown into the Regality of Grant. Thereafter, he was known as Ludovick Grant of Grant and his principal residence in Straathspey was called Castle Grant. He married firstly, Janet, daughter of Alexander Brodie of Lethen, and secondly, Jean, daughter of Sir John Houston. Ludovick Grant of Grant died in 1716 and was succeeded by his eldest son, Alexander.
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Abt 1652 - Abt 1718 (66 years)