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James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry

James Douglas

Scottish duke.

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Sex or Gender

Male

Country of Citizenship

Kingdom of Scotland

Date of Birth

12/18/1662
12/18/1672

Date of Death

7/6/1711

Educated At

University of Glasgow

Instance Of

Human

Place of Death

London

Given Name

James

Occupation

Politician

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Described by Source

Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
Statement Is Subject Of
:
Douglas, James (1662-1711) (DNB00)

Child

Lady Anne Douglas
Isabel Douglas
Lady Elizabeth Douglas
William Douglas, Earl of Drumlanrig
James Douglas, 3rd Marquess of Queensberry
Charles Douglas, 3rd Duke of Queensberry
Lady Mary Douglas
Lord George Douglas
Jane Scott, Countess of Dalkeith

Family Name

Douglas

Place of Birth

Sanquhar Castle

Noble Title

Duke of Queensberry

Father

William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry

Cause of Death

Gastrointestinal System Disease

Position Held

Member of the House of Lords
End Time
: unknown value
Secretary of State for Scotland
(2/3/1709 - 7/6/1711)
Replaces
:
John Erskine, 23rd Earl of Mar
Replaced By
:
John Erskine, 23rd Earl of Mar
Start Time
: 2/3/1709
End Time
: 7/6/1711
Member of the Parliament of Scotland

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Mother

Lady Isabel Douglas

Spouse

Mary Boyle
(12/1/1685 - )
Start Time
: 12/1/1685

Award Received

Order of the Garter

Depicted By

James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry and Dover (1662–1711), Secretary of State for Scotland (1709–1711)
Creator
:
Godfrey Kneller
Collection
:
Government Art Collection

Manner of Death

Natural Causes
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