Thomas Cochrane, 8th Earl of Dundonald | |
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| Born | 1691 |
| Died | 31 October 1778 (aged 86–87) |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service | British Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Royal Regiment of Dragoons 27th Regiment of Foot |
| Relations | Archibald Cochrane (son) John Cochrane (son) Basil Cochrane (son) Alexander Cochrane (son) George Cochrane (son) Andrew Cochrane (son) Thomas Cochrane (grandson) John Dundas Cochrane (grandson) |
Thomas Cochrane, 8th Earl of Dundonald (1691 – 31 October 1778) was a Scottish nobleman, army officer and politician. He was Member of Parliament for Renfrewshire, 1722–1727. He served as Commissioner of the Excise for Scotland from 1730 until 1764. He acceded to the title of Earl of Dundonald in 1758 on the death of his cousin, William Cochrane, 7th Earl of Dundonald.