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− | 2nd duke of Argyll (1701). Entered the army (1694), and rose to become a senior general of the duke of Marlborough, with whom he shared a rivalry. Commissioner to the Scottish Parliament (1705-1706), where he pushed for union. Made earl of Greenwich (1705), later promoted to duke(1719). Left the army (1710),and entered Westminster politics as a Whig. Led response to 1715 Jacobite rising, and commanded at battle of Sheriffmuir. Found favour under George I, but lost influence under Walpole ministry. | + | 2nd duke of Argyll (1701). Entered the army (1694), and rose to become a senior general of the duke of Marlborough, with whom he shared a rivalry. Commissioner to the Scottish Parliament (1705-1706), where he pushed for union. Made earl of Greenwich (1705), later promoted to duke (1719). Left the army (1710), and entered Westminster politics as a Whig. Led response to 1715 Jacobite rising, and commanded at battle of Sheriffmuir. Found favour under George I, but lost influence under Walpole ministry. |
Latest revision as of 13:53, 29 October 2013
Dates | 1680-1743 | ||
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Location | London | ||
Vocation | Soldier; Politician | ||
Place of Birth | Petersham | ||
Marriage | Mary Brown; Jane Warburton | ||
Issue | 5 daughters | ||
Place of birth | Source | Oxford Dictionary of National Biography |
2nd duke of Argyll (1701). Entered the army (1694), and rose to become a senior general of the duke of Marlborough, with whom he shared a rivalry. Commissioner to the Scottish Parliament (1705-1706), where he pushed for union. Made earl of Greenwich (1705), later promoted to duke (1719). Left the army (1710), and entered Westminster politics as a Whig. Led response to 1715 Jacobite rising, and commanded at battle of Sheriffmuir. Found favour under George I, but lost influence under Walpole ministry.