William Douglas (died 1821)
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William Douglas of Orchardton and Almorness FRSE (c. 1784 – 1821) was an advocate and a British Member of Parliament in the House of Commons.
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William Douglas | |
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Member of Parliament for Plympton Erle | |
In office 1812–1816 | |
Preceded by | Ranald George Macdonald George Duckett |
Succeeded by | Ranald George Macdonald Alexander Boswell |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1784 Kirkcudbrightshire |
Died | 1821 |
Relations | Sir William Douglas, 1st Baronet (uncle) Douglas Robinson Sr. (nephew) Sir William Rose Robinson (nephew) |
Parent(s) | James Douglas Elizabeth Douglas |
Education | Edinburgh High School |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
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