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Sir George Douglas, 2nd Baronet

1754 – 1821

Scottish army officer and politician

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Lived 1754 – 1821 (aged 67). Sir George Douglas, 2nd Baronet was a British military officer and politician.

Sir George Douglas, 2nd Baronet (1 March 1754 – 4 June 1821) was a Scottish soldier and politician.

Biography The eldest son of Admiral Sir James Douglas, 1st Baronet, of Springwood Park, he succeeded to the title in 1787. From 1784 to 1806 he sat in Parliament for Roxburghshire, through the influence of the Duke of Roxburghe. On 16 October 1786 he married Lady Elizabeth Boyle, daughter of John Boyle, 3rd Earl of Glasgow; they had a son and two daughters.

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Important facts

Born

1 March 1754

Birth century

18th century

Died

4 June 1821

Occupation

Military officer, politician

Nationality

Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Positions held

Member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom

Also known as

Sir George Douglas, George Douglas, 2nd Bt.

People in Sir George Douglas, 2nd Baronet's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir George Douglas, 2nd Baronet?

Scottish army officer and politician

When was Sir George Douglas, 2nd Baronet born?

Sir George Douglas, 2nd Baronet was born on 1 March 1754.

When did Sir George Douglas, 2nd Baronet die?

Sir George Douglas, 2nd Baronet died on 4 June 1821.

What was Sir George Douglas, 2nd Baronet's occupation?

Sir George Douglas, 2nd Baronet was a military officer and politician.

What nationality was Sir George Douglas, 2nd Baronet?

Sir George Douglas, 2nd Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir George Douglas, 2nd Baronet

· Wikidata: Q26265377

· DBpedia: Sir George Douglas, 2nd Baronet

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