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Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton

1723 – 1769

Scottish peer

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Lived 1723 – 1769 (aged 46). Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton was a Scottish politician.

Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton (10 February 172325 October 1769), was a Scottish peer.

Eglinton was the son of The 9th Earl of Eglinton. His mother, who was the third wife of the 9th Earl, was Susanna, Countess of Eglinton, the society beauty. He was the Grand Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of Scotland from 1750 to 1751.

Lord Eglinton was one of the first of the Scottish landowners to carry out improvements on his estates. The Earl died from his abdominal wounds late that evening. Campbell was convicted of murder but died by his own hand before the sentence could be carried out.

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Member of the House of Lords
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton?

Scottish peer (1723-1769)

When was Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton born?

Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton was born on 10 February 1723.

When did Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton die?

Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton died on 25 October 1769 in Ardrossan.

What was Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton's occupation?

Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton was a politician.

What nationality was Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton?

Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton was Scottish.

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· Wikipedia: Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton

· Wikidata: Q4719683

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