About George Skene Duff
Lived 1814 – 1889 (aged 74–75). George Skene Duff was a British politician.
George Skene Duff (13 September 1816 – 12 March 1889) was a Scottish politician, the son of Sir Alexander Duff.
He served as member of parliament (MP) for Elgin Burghs from 1847 to 1857. He was the younger brother of James Duff, 5th Earl Fife, who sat in Parliament at the same time, representing Banffshire. He was Lord Lieutenant of Elginshire from 1856 until 1872.
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Who was George Skene Duff?
British politician
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George Skene Duff was born in 1814.
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George Skene Duff died on 12 March 1889.
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George Skene Duff was a politician.
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George Skene Duff was British.
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