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Dates 1710-15
Location London
Vocation Politician
Place of Birth Cambo, Fife
Marriage Mary Erskine
Issue 8 sons, 3 daughters
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Financial difficulties dictated much of actions in life. Appointed as Lord Lyon (1692), title confirmed upon Union. Elected MP, at urging of the Lord Mar, for Fifeshire (1710-15). Classed as a Tory and as an episcopal Tory who pursued Scottish ambitions. Despite active campaigning in 1715 election, lost his seat. Died 1727.