Rose, Hugh (London)

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Dates 1708-10, 1734-41
Location London
Vocation Army officer and politician
Place of Birth Kilravock, Nairnshire
Marriage Elizabeth Grant (d.1714); Jean Rose
Issue 4 sons, 7 daughters
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Captain in Alexander Grant's regiment (1708-13). Rose to rank of Lord-lieutenant. Elected MP for Nairnshire, for family's interest, and in Ross-shire for the Mackenzie faction (1708). On petition, his return for Ross-shire was declared void, though Rose continued to sit for Nairnshire. Did not stand for re-election in 1710. Politically loyal to the Hanoverian succession, participated in the Fifteen. Returned to Parliament for Nairnshire (1734-41). Died 1755.