George Melville, 1st Earl of Melville
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George Melville, 1st Earl of Melville (1636 – 20 May 1707) was a Scottish peer and politician who was active during the reign of William III and Mary II. In 1643, he succeeded his father as Lord Melville.
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The Earl of Melville | |
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Lord High Commissioner | |
In office 1690–1690 | |
Monarchs | William II and Mary II |
Preceded by | The Duke of Hamilton |
Succeeded by | The Duke of Hamilton |
Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland | |
In office 1693–1695 | |
Monarchs | William II and Mary II |
Preceded by | The Lord Carmichael |
Succeeded by | The Duke of Queensberry |
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Born | 1636 |
Died | 20 May 1707(1707-05-20) (aged 71) |
Spouse | Catherine Leslie-Melville |
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