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James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe

1816 – 1879

Scottish duke

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Lived 1816 – 1879 (aged 62). James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe was a British politician.

James Henry Robert Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe, KT (12 July 1816 – 23 April 1879) was a Scottish peer.

Early life Innes-Ker was the only surviving child of the 5th Duke of Roxburghe and the former Harriet Charlewood (–1855). Before his parents' marriage in 1807, his father was widowed from his marriage to Mary Wray, eldest daughter of Sir John Wray, 12th Baronet. After his father's death in 1823, his mother remarried to Lt. Col. Walter Frederick O'Reilly CB of the Royal African Corps on 14 November 1827.

His maternal grandfather was Benjamin Charlewood of Windlesham in Surrey and his paternal grandparents were Sir Henry Innes, 5th Baronet and Anne (née Grant) Innes.

Career In 1840, he was a Knight of the Thistle. He also served as Lieutenant General of the Royal Company of Archers, a governor of the National Bank of Scotland and Lord Lieutenant of Berwickshire from 1873 until his death in 1879. After a funeral at Floors Castle, he was interred in the aisle at Bowden. He was succeeded in his titles and estates by his eldest son James. The Dowager Duchess was one of Queen Victoria's staff until the former died in 1895.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Eton College, Christ Church, Oxford
Positions held
Member of the House of Lords
Awards
Order of the Thistle
Also known as
James Innes-Ker

Family & relationships

Spouse
Susanna Innes-Ker, Duchess of Roxburghe
Parent
James Innes-Ker, 5th Duke of Roxburghe

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe?

Scottish duke (1816–1879)

When was James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe born?

James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe was born on 12 July 1816.

When did James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe die?

James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe died on 23 April 1879 in Genoa.

What was James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe's occupation?

James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe was a politician.

What nationality was James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe?

James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe

· Wikidata: Q6136567

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