Name George 13th Died January 4, 1738 | Role Politician Children Robert Douglas | |
George Douglas, 13th Earl of Morton (1662 – 4 January 1738), styled The Honourable George Douglas between 1681 and 1730, was a Scottish nobleman and politician.
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Background
Morton was a younger son of James Douglas, 10th Earl of Morton, and Anne, daughter of Sir James Hay, 1st Baronet.
Political career
Lord Morton was returned to Parliament for Lanark Burghs in 1708, a seat he held until 1713 and again between 1715 to 1722, and also represented Orkney and Shetland between 1713 and 1715 and 1722 and 1730 He succeeded his elder brother in the earldom in 1730 and the same year he was elected a Scottish Representative Peer, which he remained until his death. He also served as Vice-Admiral of Scotland from 1733 to 1738.
Family
Lord Morton married Frances Adderley. He died in January 1738 and was succeeded in his titles by his son, James.