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Donald Ogilvy

1788 – 1863

Scottish politician

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Lived 1788 – 1863 (aged 75). Donald Ogilvy was a British politician.

Colonel the Honourable Donald Ogilvy (27 May 1788 – 30 December 1863) of Clova in Forfarshire was a Scottish politician and military officer.

Ogilvy's father Walter Ogilvy, who had inherited estates in both Forfarshire and Perthshire, styled himself the Earl of Airlie. The title which had been attainted twice, through the family's involvement in both the Jacobite rising of 1715 and 1745 rising. The attainder was lifted in 1826, allowing Donald's elder brother David to resume the title.

At the 1830 general election he contested the Perth Burghs, losing to John Stuart-Wortley. Wortley was unseated on petition, but the resulting by-election was contested by Ogilvy's brother William Ogilvy.

In February 1815 he married Maria, fourth daughter of James Morley of Kempshott Park. She died in 1843. They had seven children, including Walter (1822–94), who served as an army officer, and Donald (1824–85) who succeeded to the estates at Clova.

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Member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Donald Ogilvy?

Scottish politician

When was Donald Ogilvy born?

Donald Ogilvy was born on 27 May 1788 in Angus.

When did Donald Ogilvy die?

Donald Ogilvy died on 30 December 1863.

What was Donald Ogilvy's occupation?

Donald Ogilvy was a politician.

What nationality was Donald Ogilvy?

Donald Ogilvy was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Donald Ogilvy

· Wikidata: Q19894886

· DBpedia: Donald Ogilvy

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