Douglas, Charles (London)
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| Dates | c.1721-1778 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. Queensbury 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.
