John Sinclair, 23rd Lord Herdmanston
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John Sinclair | |
|---|---|
| Lord Herdmanston | |
| Predecessor | John Sinclair |
| Successor | Henry Sinclair |
| Born | 14 February 1632 |
| Died | 13 July 1666 (aged 34) |
| Noble family | Clan Sinclair |
| Father | John Sinclair |
| Mother | Elizabeth Sinclair |
John Sinclair, Lord Herdmanston, (14 February 1632 – 13 July 1666) was a Scottish noble of the 17th century.
John was baptized 14 February 1632. He was the eldest son of John Sinclair, 22nd Lord Herdmanston, and Elizabeth Sinclair. Among his brothers were William St Clair of Carfrae, Robert St Clair (Governor of Tilbury), George St Clair (a merchant, Baillie and Magistrate of Edinburgh), and Dr. Matthew St Clair.[1]
His maternal grandfather was John Sinclair of Stevenson. His paternal grandparents were Sir John Sinclair, 21st Lord Herdmanston, and Mary Richardson (a daughter of Sir James Richardson of Smeaton). Through his brother Matthew, he was uncle to Charles St Clair of Herdmanston, later de jure Lord Sinclair (grandfather to Charles St Clair, 13th Lord Sinclair),[2] and Dr. Andrew St Clair, physician to King George II.[1]