John Kennedy, 5th Earl of Cassilis
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John Kennedy, 5th Earl of Cassilis (1575-October 1615) was a Scottish peer, the son of Gilbert Kennedy, 4th Earl of Cassillis.
He married Jean Fleming.
He succeeded to the titles of 7th Lord Kennedy and 5th Earl of Cassillis on 14 December 1576.
He held the office of High Treasurer (Scotland) on 22 March 1598/99.
On 1 November 1604 he was warded in Blackness for assaulting his wife.
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gilbert Kennedy |
Earl of Cassilis 1576–1615 |
Succeeded by John Kennedy |
