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Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon

British noble (1743-1827)

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Occupation: politician
Position held: member of the House of Lords
Citizenship: Scotland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: June 18, 1743
Died: June 17, 1827

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Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon,, styled Marquess of Huntly until 1752, was a British Army officer who was described by Lord Kames as the "greatest subject in Britain". He was also known as the "Cock o' the North", the traditional epithet of the chief of Clan Gordon.

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