Alexander Bruce, 6th Lord Balfour of Burleigh
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Alexander Hugh Bruce, 6th Lord Balfour of Burleigh, KT, GCMG, GCVO, PC, JP, DL (13 January 1849 – 6 July 1921) was a Scottish Unionist politician, banker and statesman, who took a leading part in the affairs of the Church of Scotland. He was Secretary for Scotland between 1895 and 1903.
Quick Facts Secretary for Scotland, Monarchs ...
The Lord Balfour of Burleigh | |
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Secretary for Scotland | |
In office 29 June 1895 – 9 October 1903 | |
Monarchs | Queen Victoria Edward VII |
Prime Minister | The Marquess of Salisbury Arthur Balfour |
Preceded by | Sir George Trevelyan, Bt |
Succeeded by | Andrew Murray |
Personal details | |
Born | 13 January 1849 (1849-01-13) Kennet, Clackmannanshire |
Died | 6 July 1921 (1921-07-07) (aged 72) Cadogan Square, London |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Unionist |
Spouse(s) | Lady Katherine Gordon (1852–1931) |
Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford |
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