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Archibald William Douglas, 8th Marquess of Queensberry PC (18 April 1818 – 6 August 1858), styled Viscount Drumlanrig between 1837 and 1856, was a British Conservative Party politician. He notably served as Comptroller of the Household between 1853 and 1856.
Archibald William Douglas, 8th Marquess of Queensberry PC (18 April 1818 – 6 August 1858), styled Viscount Drumlanrig between 1837 and 1856, was a British Conservative Party politician. He notably served as Comptroller of the Household between 1853 and 1856.
Archibald William Douglas, 8th Marquess of Queensberry PC (18 April 1818–6 August 1858), styled Viscount Drumlanrig between 1837 and 1856, was a Scottish Conservative Party politician. He notably served as Comptroller of the Household between 1853 and 1856.
History. The feudal barony of Drumlanrig was held by Sir William Douglas, illegitimate son of the 2nd Earl of Douglas and Mar, some time before 1427, when he died. His descendant William Douglas, 9th of Drumlanrig, was created the 1st Earl of Queensberry in 1633. [2]
Apr 30, 2016 · Archibald William Douglas, 8th Marquess of Queensberry PC (18 April 1818–6 August 1858), styled Viscount Drumlanrig between 1837 and 1856, was a Scottish Conservative Party politician. He notably served as Comptroller of the Household between 1853 and 1856. Background.
Feb 21, 2023 · Archibald William Douglas son of John Douglas and his wife, Sarah Douglas, was born on 18 April 1818. In 1837 his father succeeded Archibald's uncle becoming the 7th Marquess of Queensbury. Archibald took the courtesy title of Viscount Drumlanrig. He married Caroline Clayton at Gretna Green in 1840. Together they had six children.
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