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| − | Joined both Scottish and Dutch service, promoted to general. Early stages of his political career was subservient to ambition, exploited connections to leading Scottish Court peers. Selected by Sir John Anstruther as the Tory candidate for Anstruther Easter Burghs, gaining his seat on petition. Was a relatively inactive member. Failed to regain his seat on petition in 1713. Returned to military pursuits, becoming | + | Joined both Scottish and Dutch service, promoted to general. Early stages of his political career was subservient to ambition, exploited connections to leading Scottish Court peers. Selected by Sir John Anstruther as the Tory candidate for Anstruther Easter Burghs, gaining his seat on petition. Was a relatively inactive member. Failed to regain his seat on petition in 1713. Returned to military pursuits, becoming adviser to [[Erskine, John (London) 1]] during 1715 rebellion. Died in exile. |
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| Dates | 1712-13 | ||
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| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Military and Politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Scotland | ||
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| Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Onlline |
Joined both Scottish and Dutch service, promoted to general. Early stages of his political career was subservient to ambition, exploited connections to leading Scottish Court peers. Selected by Sir John Anstruther as the Tory candidate for Anstruther Easter Burghs, gaining his seat on petition. Was a relatively inactive member. Failed to regain his seat on petition in 1713. Returned to military pursuits, becoming adviser to Erskine, John (London) 1 during 1715 rebellion. Died in exile.
