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Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet

1730 – 1783

Member of Parliament

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About Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet

Lived 1730 – 1783 (aged 52–53). Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet was a Scottish politician.

Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet ( – 16 May 1783) was a British politician who represented Dumfries Burghs in the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1768 to 1780.

Early life

The son of Sir John Douglas, 3rd Baronet and his wife, Christian Cunningham, daughter of Sir William Cunningham, 2nd Baronet, he was a descendant of Lady Catherine Douglas, sister of William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry. John Douglas, 7th Marquess of Queensberry (1779–1856), who married Sarah Douglas, daughter of Maj. James Sholto Douglas, in 1817. he married Elizabeth Irvine, daughter of Walter Irvine, in 1824.

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Important facts

Born
1730
Birth century
18th century
Died
16 May 1783
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Scotland
Education
University of Glasgow, Glasgow University
Positions held
Member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain
Also known as
William Douglas

Family & relationships

Parent
Sir John Douglas, 3rd Baronet, of Kelhead

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet?

Member of Parliament

When was Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet born?

Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet was born in 1730.

When did Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet die?

Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet died on 16 May 1783.

What was Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet's occupation?

Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet was a politician.

What nationality was Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet?

Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet was Scottish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7529563

· DBpedia: Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet

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