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John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale
Scottish statesman and peer (1616–1682) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale, KG, PC (24 May 1616 – 24 August 1682) was a Scottish statesman and peer.
Quick Facts Lord High Commissioner, Monarch ...
The Duke of Lauderdale | |
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![]() Portrait by Jacob Huysmans | |
Lord High Commissioner | |
In office 2 August 1669 – October 1680 | |
Monarch | Charles II |
Preceded by | Earl of Rothes |
Succeeded by | Duke of Albany |
Secretary of State | |
In office 19 January 1661 – October 1680 | |
Monarch | Charles II |
Preceded by | William Kerr, 1st Earl of Lothian |
Succeeded by | Earl of Middleton |
Personal details | |
Born | 24 May 1616 Lethington Castle, East Lothian, Scotland |
Died | 24 August 1682(1682-08-24) (aged 66) Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England |
Resting place | St Mary's Collegiate Church |
Spouse(s) | Lady Anne Home Elizabeth, Countess of Dysart |
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