Alexander Gordon, 2nd Duke of Gordon
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General Alexander Gordon, 2nd Duke of Gordon (c. 1678–November 28, 1728), styled Earl of Enzie until 1684 and the Marquess of Huntly from 1684 to 1716, was a Scottish peer.
Gordon was the son of George Gordon, 1st Duke of Gordon.
He married Lady Henrietta Mordaunt (c. 1688–1760), daughter of Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough, before 13 February 1707. They had five children:
- Cosmo George Gordon, 3rd Duke of Gordon (c. 1720–1752)
- Lady Katherine Gordon (d. 21 January 1786), married Francis Charteris, 7th Earl of Wemyss and had issue.
- Lady Anne Gordon (c. 1713–1791) married William Gordon, 2nd Earl of Aberdeen and issue.
- General Lord Adam Gordon (c. 1728–1801), married Jean Drummond.
- Elizabeth Gordon (c. 1728–?)
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
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| Preceded by George Gordon |
Duke of Gordon 1716–1728 |
Succeeded by Cosmo George Gordon |
