Difference between revisions of "Douglas, Charles (London)"
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|Source=Oxford Dictionary of National Biography; J.B. Paul, The Scots Peerage: A History of the Noble Families of Scotland, 9 vols (Edinburgh, 1904-1914), vii, 144 | |Source=Oxford Dictionary of National Biography; J.B. Paul, The Scots Peerage: A History of the Noble Families of Scotland, 9 vols (Edinburgh, 1904-1914), vii, 144 | ||
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| − | Third Duke of Queensberry and second Duke of Dover. Appointed Lord of the Bedchamber (1721), vice admiral of Scotland (1722) and privy councillor (1726)by George I. | + | Third Duke of Queensberry and second Duke of Dover. Appointed Lord of the Bedchamber (1721), vice admiral of Scotland (1722) and privy councillor (1726)by George I. Queensberry resigned his offices and joined the opposition, supporting Frederick, prince of Wales. Regained political offices under George II and became keeper of the great seal of Scotland (1761-3). Appointed lord justice-general (1763-8). Predominantly lived in England where he died in 1778. Buried at Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire. |
Revision as of 13:59, 3 June 2014
| Dates | c.1721-1778 | ||
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| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Coutier and politican | ||
| Place of Birth | Edinburgh | ||
| Marriage | Catherine Hyde | ||
| Issue | Henry and Charles | ||
| Place of birth | Source | Oxford Dictionary of National Biography; J.B. Paul, The Scots Peerage: A History of the Noble Families of Scotland, 9 vols (Edinburgh, 1904-1914), vii, 144 |
Third Duke of Queensberry and second Duke of Dover. Appointed Lord of the Bedchamber (1721), vice admiral of Scotland (1722) and privy councillor (1726)by George I. Queensberry resigned his offices and joined the opposition, supporting Frederick, prince of Wales. Regained political offices under George II and became keeper of the great seal of Scotland (1761-3). Appointed lord justice-general (1763-8). Predominantly lived in England where he died in 1778. Buried at Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire.
