The Earl of Erroll | |
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![]() Arms of the Earl of Erroll | |
13th Lord High Constable of Scotland | |
In office 1585–1631 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Hay |
Succeeded by | William Hay |
Personal details | |
Born | 30 April 1564 Errol, Perthshire, Scotland |
Died | 16 July 1631 Slains, Aberdeen, Scotland | (aged 67)
Spouse(s) | Lady Mary Stewart Lady Margaret Stewart Lady Elizabeth Douglas |
Children | 13, including William, Anna, and Sophia |
Parent(s) | Andrew Hay, 8th Earl of Erroll Lady Jean Hay |
Francis Hay, 9th Earl of Erroll (30 April 1564 – 16 July 1631) was a Scottish nobleman. A convert to Catholicism, he openly conspired with the king of Spain to try to unseat the Protestant Queen Elizabeth.[1]