The Marquess of Tweeddale | |
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_-_The_First_Marquess_of_Tweeddale_-_N03272_-_National_Gallery.jpg) Portrait by Godfrey Kneller. | |
| Lord High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland | |
| In office 1694–1696 | |
| Monarch | William II |
| Preceded by | The Duke of Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Tullibardine |
| Lord Chancellor of Scotland | |
| In office 1692–1696 | |
| Monarch | William II |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Perth |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Marchmont |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 August 1625 Yester, East Lothian, Scotland |
| Died | 11 August 1697 (aged 71) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Spouse |
Jean Scott (m. 1644) |
| Children | 5, including John |
| Parent(s) | John Hay, 1st Earl of Tweeddale Lady Jean Seton |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | English Civil War |
John Hay, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale (13 August 1625 – 11 August 1697) was a Scottish peer and politician who served as Lord Chancellor of Scotland.