John Douglas, 7th Marquess of Queensberry facts for kids
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The Marquess of Queensberry
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| Born | 1779 |
| Died | 19 December 1856 (aged 76–77) |
| Political party | Whig |
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Sarah Douglas
(m. 1817) |
| Parents | Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet Grace Johnstone |
| Occupation | Politician, peer |
John Douglas, 7th Marquess of Queensberry (born in 1779 – died 19 December 1856) was an important Scottish politician. He was a member of the Whig Party. Before becoming Marquess, he was known as Lord John Douglas for a short time in 1837.
Early Life of John Douglas
John Douglas was the son of Sir William Douglas, 4th Baronet. His mother was Grace Johnstone. John's father passed away in 1783, and his mother in 1836. John became the Marquess of Queensberry in December 1837. He took over this title after his older brother, Charles, passed away.
His Political Career
In 1837, John Douglas joined the government. He became a Lord-in-waiting for the Whig administration led by Lord Melbourne. A Lord-in-waiting was like a government helper or a whip in the House of Lords. This meant he helped manage government business in the House of Lords.
He held this important job until 1841, when the Whig government ended. From 1837 to 1850, he also served as the Lord-Lieutenant of Dumfriesshire. A Lord-Lieutenant is the King or Queen's personal representative in a county. It's a special role that helps connect the local area with the royal family.
Family Life
John Douglas married Sarah Douglas on 16 July 1817. Sarah passed away in 1864. They had two children together:
- Archibald William Douglas, 8th Marquess of Queensberry (1818–1858). Archibald married Caroline Margaret Clayton in 1840.
- Georgiana Douglas, who was born in 1819.
Lord Queensberry passed away on 19 December 1856. His only son, Archibald, then became the next Marquess of Queensberry.
