Robert Kerr, 1st Marquess Of Lothian

The eldest son of William Kerr, 3rd Earl Of Lothian , he was a volunteer in the Dutch War of 1673 . He succeeded his father to the earldom in 1675 .

A supporter of the Glorious Revolution , he was appointed a Privy Counsellor to William III and was appointed Lord Justice General of Scotland in 1689 , holding the office until his death. He was Lord High Commissioner To The Parliament Of Scotland in 1692 .

He united the Earldom Of Ancram to his other titles in 1690 , and was created Marquess in 1701 .

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