Sutherland, William (London) 1

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Dates 1727-33, 1740s
Location London
Vocation Politician
Place of Birth Scotland
Marriage Elizabeth Wemyss
Issue 1 son, 1 daughter
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Son of Sutherland, William. At insistence of grandfather stood for Sutherland in 1727, winning the seat. Succeeded as the Earl of Sutherland (1733). Made a representative peer (1734-47). Seems to have have preferred to leave near the court. Died at Montauban, France in 1750.