George Henry Scott-Douglas facts for kids
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George Henry Scott-Douglas
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| Member of Parliament for Roxburghshire |
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| In office 16 February 1874 – 10 April 1880 |
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| Preceded by | James Innes-Ker |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Elliot |
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| Born | 19 June 1825 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 26 June 1885 (aged 60) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Mariquita Juana Petronilla
(m. 1851) |
| Children | Six, including: George Brisbane Scott Douglas |
| Parents | John James Scott-Douglas Hannah Charlotte Scott |
| Alma mater | Harrow School |
Sir George Henry Scott-Douglas, 4th Baronet (19 June 1825 – 26 June 1885) was a Conservative Party politician and soldier.
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Military career
During his life, he was a captain of the 34th Regiment of Foot from 1843 to 1851 where he was stationed at Athlone, Ireland, and Corfu. He was also Lieutenant-Colonel of the Roxburgh and Selkirk Rifle Volunteers from 1868 to 1885, and Brigadier General of the Royal Company of Archers.
Political career
Harris was elected MP for Roxburghshire in 1874, but lost the seat at the next election in 1880.
Baronetcy
In 1836, upon the death of his father, John James Scott-Douglas, he succeeded as fourth baronet. Upon his death, the title passed to his second son, George Brisbane Scott Douglas.
Family
Scott-Douglas met his wife, Mariquita, who was the eldest daughter of Don Francisco Serran Sanches de Piña, in Gibraltar, and they were married in 1851. Together they had six children, one of whom died in infancy. Their eldest son, James, was due to receive the baronetcy on Scott-Douglas' death; however, on 3 July 1879, while on tour in Zululand, he was killed.
