The Duke of Gordon | |
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Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland (1794 to 1806, 1807 to 1827) | |
Duke of Gordon | |
Preceded by | Cosmo Gordon |
Succeeded by | George Gordon |
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Born | Gordon Castle, Fochabers, Kingdom of Great Britain | 18 June 1743
Died | 17 June 1827 Berkeley Square, London, England | (aged 83)
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Occupation | Nobleman |
Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon, KT (18 June 1743 – 17 June 1827), styled Marquess of Huntly until 1752, was a Scottish peer who was described by Henry Home, Lord Kames as the "greatest subject in Britain". He was also known as the "Cock o' the North", the traditional epithet of the chief of Clan Gordon.