William Montagu Douglas Scott, 6th Duke of Buccleuch facts for kids

William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott (born September 9, 1831 – died November 5, 1914) was a very important person in Scotland. He held the title of the 6th Duke of Buccleuch and the 8th Duke of Queensberry. He was also a Member of Parliament, which means he was elected to help make laws for the country.

He was also the grandfather of Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, and the great-grandfather of Prince William of Gloucester and Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester. This means he was connected to the British Royal Family!

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Member of Parliament for Midlothian
In office 1874–1880
Preceded by	Sir Alexander Ramsay-Gibson-Maitland
Succeeded by	William Ewart Gladstone
In office 1853–1868
Preceded by	Sir John Hope
Succeeded by	Sir Alexander Ramsay-Gibson-Maitland
Personal details
Born	(1831-09-09)9 September 1831 Montagu House, Whitehall, Westminster, England
Died	5 November 1914(1914-11-05) (aged 83) Montagu House, Whitehall, Westminster, England
Spouse	Lady Louisa Jane Hamilton
Children	Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, Earl of Dalkeith John Montagu Douglas Scott, 7th Duke of Buccleuch Lord George Montagu Douglas Scott Lord Henry Montagu Douglas Scott Lord Herbert Montagu Douglas Scott Katherine Brand, Viscountess Hampden Lady Constance Cairns Lord Francis Montagu Douglas Scott
Parents	Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 5th Duke of Buccleuch Lady Charlotte Thynne

Early Life and Education

William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott was born in London, England, at a place called Montagu House, Whitehall. He was born on September 9, 1831.

He was the oldest son in a big family with four boys and three girls. His parents were Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, who was the 5th Duke of Buccleuch, and Lady Charlotte Anne Thynne.

This picture shows the special shield of arms for William Montagu Douglas Scott.

William went to two very famous schools. First, he studied at Eton College, which is a well-known boarding school. After that, he went to Christ Church, Oxford, which is part of the famous Oxford University.

What Did He Do?

William Montagu Douglas Scott was a member of the Conservative Party. He was elected to be a Member of Parliament for an area called Midlothian in Scotland.

He served as an MP two times. The first time was from 1853 to 1868. Then, he was elected again and served from 1874 to 1880. As an MP, he helped represent the people of Midlothian in the government.

He also had other important jobs. He was a lieutenant colonel in a military group called the Midlothian Yeomanry. He also worked as a Justice of the Peace, which means he helped keep order and deal with minor legal matters in his local area.

This image shows the cover of a pamphlet that was used during an election.

During the 1880 election, a strange political pamphlet was published. It was called Political Achievements of the Earl of Dalkeith. The cover looked very official, but inside, all 32 pages were completely blank! This was a clever way to suggest that William, who was known as the Earl of Dalkeith at the time, hadn't achieved much. He ended up losing the election to William Ewart Gladstone, who later became a Prime Minister.

His Family Life

On November 22, 1859, William married Lady Louisa Jane Hamilton in London. Lady Louisa was the daughter of Sir James Hamilton, who was the 1st Duke of Abercorn.

When they got married, William was known as the "Earl of Dalkeith." So, his new wife became the "Countess of Dalkeith." They had a large family with eight children: six sons and two daughters.

• Walter Henry Montagu Douglas Scott, Earl of Dalkeith (1861–1886)
• John Charles Montagu Douglas Scott, 7th Duke of Buccleuch (1864–1935), who was the father of Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester.
• Lord George William Montagu Douglas Scott (1866–1947)
• Lord Henry Francis Montagu Douglas Scott (1868–1945)
• Lord Herbert Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott (1872–1944), who was the great-grandfather of Sarah, Duchess of York.
• Lady Katharine Mary Montagu Douglas Scott (1875–1951)
• Lady Constance Anne Montagu Douglas Scott (1877–1970)
• Lord Francis George Montagu Douglas Scott (1879–1952)

William lived a long life and passed away at Montagu House in London on November 5, 1914. He was 83 years old. He was buried in the family crypt at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Dalkeith, Scotland.

Important Awards and Titles

William Montagu Douglas Scott received several important titles and awards throughout his life:

• Earl of Dalkeith: From his birth in 1831 until 1884, he was known by this title.
• Knight of the Thistle: In 1875, he became a Knight of the Thistle, which is a very special award in Scotland.
• Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry: In 1884, he inherited the titles of 6th Duke of Buccleuch and 8th Duke of Queensberry.
• Knight of the Garter: In 1897, he was given an even higher honor, becoming a Knight of The Most Noble Order of the Garter. When he received this, he gave up his Knight of the Thistle title.
• Captain General of The Royal Company of Archers: In 1900, he became the leader of this special group of archers.
• Privy Counsellor: In 1901, he was made a Privy Counsellor, which meant he advised the King or Queen.