Primrose, Archibald
From AngloScottish
| Dates | 1688-1708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Edinburgh | ||
| Marriage | Dorothy Cressy | ||
| Issue | Six sons and six daughters | ||
| Place of birth | Source | Oxford Dictionary of National Biography |
First Earl of Rosebery. Travelled abroad in youth, served in imperial army of Hungary, returning to Scotland in 1687. Appointed Gentleman of the Bedchamber to Prince George of Denmark. Represented Edinburgh in Scottish Parliament (1695). In recognition of support for government created Viscount Rosebery (1700) and Earl of Rosebery by Queen Anne in 1703. Sworn of the privy council (1702). One of commissioners of the Union with England. Died 1723.
