Person    | Male  Born 16/12/1724  Died 23/12/1810

4th Duke of Queensberry

Categories: Politics & Administration, Property

Countries: Scotland

Nobleman. Born in Peebles and known as 'Old Q'. He was appointed Gentleman of the Bedchamber to King George III in 1760. Immensely wealthy with a reputation as a gambler, particularly in horse-racing. The character of Lord March, in William Makepeace Thackeray's novel The Virginians was based on him.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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4th Duke of Queensberry

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