Alexander Leslie-Melville, 7th Earl of Leven facts for kids
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The Earl of Leven
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Alexander, Earl of Leven (1749-1820) (David Martin)
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| Scottish Representative Peer in the House of Lords |
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| In office 4 December 1806 – 29 April 1807 |
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| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Leven |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Leven |
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| Born |
Alexander Leslie-Melville
7 November 1749 |
| Died | 22 February 1820 (aged 70) |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse |
Jane Thornton
(m. 1784; died 1818) |
| Children | 8; including David and John |
| Parents | David Melville, 6th Earl of Leven Wilhelmina Nisbet |
Alexander Leslie-Melville, born on November 7, 1749, and passing away on February 22, 1820, was an important Scottish politician. He was known as the 7th Earl of Leven. He belonged to a political group called the Whigs.
When his father, David Melville, 6th Earl of Leven, passed away in 1802, Alexander became the new Earl of Leven and Earl of Melville. This meant he inherited a special title and position. From 1806 to 1807, he served in the House of Lords, which is part of the British Parliament. He was there as a "representative peer" for Scotland.
Who Was Alexander Leslie-Melville?
Alexander Leslie-Melville was a Scottish nobleman and a member of the British Parliament. He held the title of Earl of Leven. This title was passed down through his family.
His Role in Politics
As an Earl, Alexander was also a "peer." This meant he had a special place in society and politics. He was a member of the Whig political party. The Whigs were a major political group in Britain during his time.
From 1806 to 1807, Alexander served as a Scottish Representative Peer. This meant he was chosen to represent Scotland in the House of Lords. The House of Lords is one of the two parts of the British Parliament. It is where laws are discussed and approved.
His Family Life
On August 12, 1784, Alexander Leslie-Melville married Jane Thornton. Jane was the daughter of a well-known philanthropist named John Thornton. Alexander and Jane had a large family together. They had five sons and three daughters.
Their children included:
- David Leslie-Melville, who later became the 8th Earl of Leven.
- John Thornton Leslie-Melville, who became the 9th Earl of Leven.
- William Henry Leslie-Melville.
- Robert Samuel Leslie-Melville.
- Alexander Leslie-Melville.
- Lady Lucy Leslie-Melville.
- Lady Jane Elizabeth Leslie-Melville.
- Lady Marianne Leslie-Melville.
