Charles Douglas, 6th Marquess of Queensberry facts for kids
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The Most Honourable
The Marquess of Queensberry
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The Marquess of Queensberry at an Almack's ball, 1815
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| Born | March 1777 |
| Died | 3 December 1837 (aged 60) St James's Place, London
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| Occupation | Scottish peer |
| Spouse(s) |
Lady Caroline Scott
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| Children | 8 |
| Parent(s) | Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet Grace Johnstone |
| Relatives | Sir John Douglas, 3rd Baronet (grandfather) Arthur Johnstone-Douglas (grandson) |
Charles Douglas, 6th Marquess of Queensberry (March 1777 – 3 December 1837), was a Scottish nobleman. He was a member of the famous Clan Douglas. Before becoming Marquess, he was known as Sir Charles Douglas, 5th Baronet. He held this title between 1783 and 1810.
Early Life and Family
Charles Douglas was born in March 1777. He was the oldest son of Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet. His mother was Grace Johnstone. Charles had four brothers and four sisters. One of his brothers was John Douglas, 7th Marquess of Queensberry. Another brother, Lord William Douglas, became a Member of Parliament.
His Important Roles
When his father passed away in 1783, Charles inherited the title of baronet of Kelhead. In 1810, he became the Marquess of Queensberry. This happened after his distant cousin, William Douglas, 4th Duke of Queensberry, died.
When he became Marquess, Charles also inherited Kinmount House. He decided to build a brand new house there. He hired a famous architect named Sir Robert Smirke to design it. This beautiful house became the main home for the Marquesses of Queensberry and is still standing today.
From 1812 to 1832, Charles served as a representative peer for Scotland. This meant he was chosen by other Scottish nobles to represent them in the British Parliament. In 1821, he received a special honour. He was made a Knight of the Thistle. This is a very old and important award in Scotland.
In 1833, he received another new title: Baron Solway. From 1831 to 1837, he worked for King William IV. He held the position of Gentleman of the Bedchamber. This was a role where he served as a close assistant to the King.
As the Marquess of Queensberry, Charles also had other important jobs. He was the Lord Lieutenant of Dumfries. This meant he was the King's representative in that area. He was also a Colonel in the Dumfries Militia, which was a local military group. Additionally, he was a director of the Royal Scottish Academy, an important art institution.
His Family Life
On August 13, 1803, Charles Douglas married Lady Caroline Scott. She was the daughter of Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch. Charles and Caroline had eight daughters together.
Their daughters included:
- Lady Caroline Elizabeth Douglas (1804–1811), who sadly passed away when she was young.
- Lady Louisa Anne Douglas (1806–1871), who married Thomas Charlton Whitmore. He was a Member of Parliament.
- Lady Mary Elizabeth Douglas (1807–1888), who married a vicar named Thomas Wentworth Gage.
- Lady Harriet Christian Douglas (1809–1902), who married Augustus Duncombe. He later became the Dean of York, a very important church leader.
- Lady Jane Margaret Mary Douglas (1811–1881), who married her cousin, Robert Johnston-Douglas. They were the parents of Arthur Johnstone-Douglas.
- Lady Frances Caroline Douglas (died 1827), who never married.
- Lady Elizabeth Katinka Douglas (died 1874), who married Henry St George Foote.
- Lady Anne Georgina Douglas (1817–1899), who married Charles Stirling-Home-Drummond-Moray.
Charles Douglas, the 6th Marquess of Queensberry, passed away in December 1837. He died at his home in London after being ill for a while. After his death, his brother, John Douglas, 7th Marquess of Queensberry, inherited the titles of Marquess and baronet. However, the title of Baron Solway ended with Charles.
