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James Douglas, 14th Earl of Morton
James Douglas
Scottish peer and astronomer (1702-1768).
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Statements about
James Douglas, 14th Earl of Morton
Sex or Gender
Male
Instance Of
Human
Date of Birth
1702
Date of Death
10/12/1768
Given Name
James
Occupation
Academic
Politician
Astronomer
Country of Citizenship
Kingdom of Great Britain
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Member Of
Royal Society
(4/19/1733 - )
Start Time
:
4/19/1733
French Academy of Sciences
Royal Society of Edinburgh
Described by Source
Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
Statement Is Subject Of
:
Douglas, James (1702-1768) (DNB00)
Educated At
King's College
Place of Birth
Edinburgh
Father
George Douglas, 13th Earl of Morton
Family
Clan Douglas
Child
Sholto Douglas, 15th Earl of Morton
Lady Frances Douglas
Lady Mary Douglas
George Douglas
John Douglas
Lady Bridget Douglas
Place of Death
Chiswick
Position Held
President of the Royal Society
(1764 - 1768)
Replaces
:
George Parker, 2nd Earl of Macclesfield
Replaced By
:
James Burrow
Series Ordinal
:
16
Start Time
:
1764
End Time
:
1768
Member of the House of Lords
End Time
:
unknown value
Member of Political Party
Whigs
Noble Title
Earl of Morton
Mother
Frances Adderly
Spouse
Agatha Halyburton
Series Ordinal
:
1
Bridget Heathcote
(7/31/1755 - )
Series Ordinal
:
2
Start Time
:
7/31/1755
Family Name
Douglas
Place of Burial
St Fillan's Church, Aberdour
External Pages About James Douglas, 14th Earl of Morton
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