John Ker, 1st Duke of Roxburghe
John Ker, 1st Duke of Roxburghe, KG, PC, FRS (30 April 1680 – 27 February 1741) was a Scottish nobleman.
The Duke of Roxburghe KG PC FRS | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of State for Scotland | |
| In office 1716–1725 | |
| Preceded by | The Duke of Montrose |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland | |
| In office 1707–1741 | |
| Preceded by | The Duke of Atholl |
| Succeeded by | The Marquess of Annandale |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 April 1680 |
| Died | 27 February 1741 (aged 60) |
| Spouse |
Lady Mary Finch
(m. 1707; died 1718) |
| Parent(s) | Robert Ker, 3rd Earl of Roxburghe Margaret Hay |
| Relatives | Robert Ker, 4th Earl of Roxburghe (brother) John Hay, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale (grandfather) |
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