Donald Ogilvy facts for kids
Donald Ogilvy (born 1788, died 1863) was a Scottish politician. He came from a well-known family in Scotland and lived in a place called Clova.
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Who Was Donald Ogilvy?
Donald Ogilvy was born on May 27, 1788, and passed away on December 30, 1863. He was known for his political activities in Scotland.
His Family's History
Donald's father used the title "Earl of Airlie." This important family title had been taken away twice. This happened because his family supported the Jacobite rebellions in 1715 and 1745. These were times when people tried to bring back the old royal family to the throne.
However, in 1826, the title was given back to the family. This allowed Donald's brother, David, to become the 9th Earl of Airlie.
Donald's Army Days
In 1804, Donald Ogilvy joined the army of the East India Company. This company was a powerful British trading company that also had its own army. Donald served there for some time.
He did not receive any promotions during his time in the army. Because of this, he decided to leave and return to Scotland. He first lived in a place called Fettercairn. Later, from 1820 onwards, he settled down in Clova.
His Political Journey
Donald Ogilvy wanted to become a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is a person elected to represent an area in the country's government.
Trying for Parliament
In the 1830 general election, Donald tried to win a seat for the Perth Burghs. However, he lost this election to another politician named John Stuart-Wortley.
Later, John Stuart-Wortley was removed from his seat after a special complaint, called an "election petition." This meant there had to be a new election. Donald's brother, William Ogilvy, then ran in that new election.
Becoming an MP
Donald Ogilvy finally became an MP in October 1831. He won a special election for the area of Forfarshire. This election happened because the previous MP, William Maule, had been given a higher title and moved to the House of Lords.
However, Donald's time as an MP was short. In January 1832, he was also removed from his seat after an "election petition." After this, he did not try to become an MP again.
Where He Lived
In the 1830s, records show that Donald Ogilvy lived at 4 Atholl Crescent in Edinburgh. This is a well-known area in the West End of Scotland's capital city.
