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| − | + | Second son of Francis Grant, 1st baronet of Cullen. Entered at Middle Temple, 7 February 1720, but returned to Scotland and was admitted to the faculty of advocates (1722). Appointed solicitor-general for Scotland (1737-42) and made Lord Advocate (1746-54). Upon death of cousin [[Grant, William]] filled seat as MP for Elgin Burghs. Raised to Lord of session as Lord Prestongrange (1754-64). Died 1764. | |
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| Dates | 1720, 1747-54 | ||
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| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Lawyer and politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Haddington | ||
| Marriage | Grizell Miller | ||
| Issue | 4 daughters | ||
| Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online; H.A.C. Sturgess, Register of Admissions to the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, 3 vols (London, 1949), i, 1720 |
Second son of Francis Grant, 1st baronet of Cullen. Entered at Middle Temple, 7 February 1720, but returned to Scotland and was admitted to the faculty of advocates (1722). Appointed solicitor-general for Scotland (1737-42) and made Lord Advocate (1746-54). Upon death of cousin Grant, William filled seat as MP for Elgin Burghs. Raised to Lord of session as Lord Prestongrange (1754-64). Died 1764.
