Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch
Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch (11 February 1651 – 6 February 1732) was a wealthy Scottish peeress. After her father died when she was a few months old, and her sisters by the time she was 10, she inherited the family's titles. She was married to James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, and the couple had six children, only two of whom survived past infancy.
The Duchess of Buccleuch | |
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Anna, Duchess of Buccleuch and her two surviving sons | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anne Scott 11 February 1651 Dundee, Kingdom of Scotland |
| Died | 6 February 1732 (aged 80) |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 9, including James, Henry |
| Parent(s) | Francis Scott, 2nd Earl of Buccleuch Margaret Leslie |
| Relatives | Mary Scott, 3rd Countess of Buccleuch (sister) |
Her husband was executed after losing the Monmouth Rebellion, and she went on to marry again.
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