Robert Kerr, 1st Marquess of Lothian
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Robert Kerr (1636 - 1703), 4th Earl and 1st Marquess of Lothian was a Scottish nobleman.
The eldest son of William Kerr, 3rd Earl of Lothian, he was born at New Battle, Midlothian. He left Scotland and was educated in Paris. Eventually, he would succeed his uncle Charles as Earl of Ancram. Kerr was a volunteer in the Dutch War of 1673. He succeeded his father to the earldom in 1675.
A supporter of the Glorious Revolution, he was appointed a Privy Counsellor to William III and was appointed Lord Justice General of Scotland in 1689, holding the office until his death. He was Lord High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland in 1692.
He united the Earldom of Ancram to his other titles in 1690, and was created Marquess in 1701.
He is buried in the family vault of Newbattle Church, Scotland.
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| Preceded by New creation |
Marquess of Lothian 1701–1703 |
Succeeded by William Kerr |
| Preceded by Anne Kerr |
Earl of Lothian (1606 creation) 1667–1703 |
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| Preceded by William Kerr |
Earl of Lothian (1631 creation) 1675–1703 |
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| Preceded by Charles Kerr |
Earl of Ancram 1690–1703 |
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