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<p>Created page with &quot;{{Template2 |Dates=1754-1770s |Location=London |Vocation=Politician and military |Place of Birth=Scotland |Marriage=Elizabeth Burchard |Issue=6 sons, 5 daughters |Source=Histo...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Template2<br /> |Dates=1754-1770s<br /> |Location=London<br /> |Vocation=Politician and military<br /> |Place of Birth=Scotland<br /> |Marriage=Elizabeth Burchard<br /> |Issue=6 sons, 5 daughters<br /> |Source=History of Parliament Online<br /> }}<br /> Entered British army at the age of 32 and was rapidly promoted through the ranks. MP for Dumfries Burghs (1754-61) on the interest of the Duke of Queensbury. Elected (unopposed) to seat of Dumfriesshire (1761-74). Supported Bute's administration but equally faithful to Grenville. When the administration changed, Douglas followed Grenville into opposition. <br /> Died in Dublin 1778.</div>

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