About Frederick Dundas
Lived 1802 – 1872 (aged 70). Frederick Dundas was a British politician.
Frederick Dundas (14 June 1802 – 26 October 1872) was a British politician.
Background Dundas was the son of Charles Dundas, Member of Parliament for Malton, younger son of Thomas Dundas, 1st Baron Dundas. His mother was Lady Caroline, daughter of Aubrey Beauclerk, 5th Duke of St Albans.
Political career Dundas was returned to Parliament for Orkney and Shetland in 1837, a seat he held until 1847 and again between 1852 and 1872.
Family Dundas married Grace, daughter of Sir Ralph Gore, 7th Baronet, on 2 June 1847. She died on 15 January 1868. Dundas survived her by four years and died on 26 October 1872, aged 70.
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Who was Frederick Dundas?
British politician (1802-1872)
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Frederick Dundas was born on 14 June 1802.
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Frederick Dundas died on 26 October 1872.
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Frederick Dundas was a politician.
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