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Dates 1754-1770s
Location London
Vocation Politician and military
Place of Birth Scotland
Marriage Elizabeth Burchard
Issue 6 sons, 5 daughters
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

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. Died in Dublin 1778.