Francis Ogilvie-Grant, 6th Earl of Seafield
Colonel Francis William Ogilvie-Grant, 6th Earl of Seafield (6 March 1778 – 30 July 1853), known for most of his life as Francis William Grant, was a Scottish nobleman, soldier and politician. He is numbered as the 25th Chief of Clan Grant.
Colonel The Right Honourable The Earl of Seafield | |
|---|---|
| Lord Lieutenant of Inverness | |
| In office 2 September 1809 – 30 July 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Sir James Grant, Bt. |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Lovat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 March 1778 Castle Grant, Moray, Scotland |
| Died | 30 July 1853 (aged 75) Cullen House, Moray, Scotland |
| Spouse |
Mary Anne Dunn
(m. 1811; died 1840) |
| Children | 9, including John and James |
| Parent(s) | Sir James Grant, 8th Baronet Jean Duff |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | Highland Fencible Corps |
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