About John Douglas
Lived 1774 – 1838 (aged 64). John Douglas was a British politician.
John Douglas (1 February 1774 – 31 July 1838) was an English Tory politician. He was the son of Thomas Douglas of Grantham, a wealthy landowner, and Harriot Lucke.
He was a member of parliament (MP) for Orford 1818 – April 1821 and for Minehead 12 April 1822 – 1826.
To escape his creditors, Douglas, a Turf enthusiast, went to Sweden where his brother-in-law, Benjamin Bloomfield, 1st Baron Bloomfield, was envoy, remaining there to 1835.
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Who was John Douglas?
Tory politician, died 1838
When was John Douglas born?
John Douglas was born on 1 February 1774.
When did John Douglas die?
John Douglas died on 31 July 1838.
What was John Douglas's occupation?
John Douglas was a politician.
What nationality was John Douglas?
John Douglas was British.
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· DBpedia: John Douglas (died 1838)
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