Archibald Douglas, 8th Marquess of Queensberry
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Archibald William Douglas, 8th Marquess of Queensberry PC (18 April 1818 – 6 August 1858), styled Viscount Drumlanrig between 1837 and 1856, was a British Conservative Party politician. He notably served as Comptroller of the Household between 1853 and 1856.
British Conservative Party politician
The Marquess of Queensberry | |
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Memorial to the 8th Marquess (2nd row, 2nd from left, styled 7th Marquis there) outside the Douglas Family Mausoleum, Cummertrees | |
| Comptroller of the Household | |
| In office 4 January 1853 – 25 July 1856 | |
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Prime Minister | The Earl of Aberdeen The Viscount Palmerston |
| Preceded by | The Hon George Weld-Forester |
| Succeeded by | Viscount Castlerosse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 April 1818 |
| Died | 6 August 1858 (1858-08-07) (aged 40) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
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| Parent(s) | John Douglas, 7th Marquess of Queensberry Sarah Douglas |