CodeGB/110/1/225
Dates1754-1815
Person NameMackenzie; Francis Humberston (1754-1815); Lord Seaforth, Baron Mackenzie of Kintail; army officer and colonial governor
SurnameMackenzie
ForenamesFrancis Humberston
TitleLord Seaforth, Baron Mackenzie of Kintail
Epithetarmy officer and colonial governor
ActivityFRS 1794. FLS 1796. Suffered from attack of scarlet fever c 1766 which left him deaf and temporarily mute. Became chief of the Highland Clan Mackenzie, 1783. MP for Ross-shire, 1784-1790. Raised and became Lieutenant-colonel commandant of 2nd Seaforth (late 78th) Highlanders. Created Baron Seaforth, 1797. Governor of Barbados, 1800-1806.
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