John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale
John Maitland, 1st Duke and 2nd Earl of Lauderdale, 3rd Lord Maitland of Thirlestane KG PC (24 May 1616 – 24 August 1682) was a Scottish politician and leader within the Cabal Ministry.
The Duke of Lauderdale KG PC | |
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John Maitland by Jacob Huysmans | |
| Lord High Commissioner | |
| In office 2 August 1669 – October 1680 | |
| Monarch | Charles II |
| Preceded by | Earl of Rothes |
| Succeeded by | Duke of Albany |
| Secretary of State | |
| In office 19 January 1661 – October 1680 | |
| Monarch | Charles II |
| Preceded by | William Kerr, 1st Earl of Lothian |
| Succeeded by | Earl of Middleton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 May 1616 Lethington Castle, East Lothian, Scotland |
| Died | 24 August 1682 (aged 66) Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England |
| Resting place | St Mary's Collegiate Church |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Anne Home Elizabeth, Countess of Dysart |
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