Charles Douglas, 3rd Baron Douglas facts for kids
Charles Douglas, 3rd Baron Douglas of Douglas (born October 26, 1775 – died September 10, 1848) was an English gentleman who enjoyed playing cricket. He played in 13 important cricket matches, known as first-class cricket, between 1797 and 1799.
He also served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for an area called Lanarkshire in Scotland from 1830 to 1832.
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Who Was Charles Douglas?
Charles Douglas was an important figure in his time. He was part of a noble family. He became the 3rd Baron Douglas of Douglas in 1844. This means he inherited a special title from his family.
His Early Life and Family
Charles Douglas was born in 1775. He was part of the famous Douglas family. This family has a long history in Scotland. He was the son of Archibald Douglas, 1st Baron Douglas.
Charles Douglas and Cricket
Charles Douglas loved playing cricket. He was an "amateur" player, which means he played for fun, not as a job. He played in "first-class cricket" matches. These were the most important games of cricket at the time. He played for the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), which is a very famous cricket club.
His Time in Politics
Besides cricket, Charles Douglas was also involved in politics. He was a Member of Parliament, or MP. An MP is a person chosen to represent an area in the country's government. They help make laws and decisions for the country. Charles Douglas was an MP for Lanarkshire, a region in Scotland, from 1830 to 1832.
Becoming Baron Douglas
In January 1844, Charles Douglas inherited the title of 3rd Baron Douglas of Douglas. This happened after his father and older brother passed away. He never married, so when he died in 1848, his title passed to his younger brother, James Douglas.
