The Duke of Roxburghe | |
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Secretary of State for Scotland | |
In office 1716–1725 | |
Preceded by | The Duke of Montrose |
Succeeded by | Vacant |
Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland | |
In office 1707–1741 | |
Preceded by | The Duke of Atholl |
Succeeded by | The Marquess of Annandale |
Personal details | |
Born | 30 April 1680 |
Died | 27 February 1741 | (aged 60)
Spouse |
Lady Mary Finch
(m. 1707; died 1718) |
Parent(s) | Robert Ker, 3rd Earl of Roxburghe Margaret Hay |
Relatives | Robert Ker, 4th Earl of Roxburghe (brother) John Hay, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale (grandfather) |
John Ker, 1st Duke of Roxburghe, KG, PC, FRS (30 April 1680[1] – 27 February 1741) was a Scottish nobleman.