William Douglas, 4th Duke of Queensberry
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William Douglas, 4th Duke of Queensberry, KT (16 December 1724 – 23 December 1810) was a Scottish noble landowner. He was popularly known as Old Q and was reputed as a high-stakes gambler.[1] In 1799 he was estimated the eighth-wealthiest man (or small family unit) in Britain, owning £1M (equivalent to £124,100,000 in 2023). He is one of ten known British millionaires that year, the royal family excluded.
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The Duke of Queensberry | |
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Born | 16 December 1724 (1724-12-16) Peebles |
Died | 23 December 1810 (1810-12-24) (aged 86) London |
Occupation(s) | Scottish noble (substantial landowner), racehorse owner, 1760s representative (House of Lords seated) peer |
Children | Maria Seymour-Conway, Marchioness of Hertford |
Parent(s) | William Douglas, 2nd Earl of March Lady Anne Hamilton |
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