George Melville, 1st Earl of Melville was a Scottish peer and politician who was active during the reign of William III and Mary II. In 1643, he succeeded his father as Lord Melville.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: Lord High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland
Born: 1636
Died: May 20, 1707

Family

Catharine Lesliespouse David Leslie, 3rd Earl of Levenchild Anne Melvillechild James Melvillechild Alexander Melville, Lord Raithchild Margaret Melvillechild John Melville, 3rd Lord Melville of Monymaillfather Anne Erskinemother

Whigspolitical party Lord High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotlandposition held

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George Melville, 1st Earl of Melville was a Scottish peer and politician who was active during the reign of William III and Mary II. In 1643, he succeeded his father as Lord Melville.

Read the full article →

Occupation: politician
Position held: Lord High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland
Born: 1636
Died: May 20, 1707

Family

Whigspolitical party Lord High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotlandposition held