William Graham, 7th Earl of Menteith
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William Graham (1591–1661), 7th Earl of Menteith, 1st Earl of Airth, was a Scottish nobleman.
Appointed a member of the Privy Council of Scotland in 1626, he was Lord President of the Court of Session from 1628, an office he held in conjunction with that of Lord Justice General. He was held in great favour by Charles I, who appointed him a member of the English Privy Council. He was created Earl of Strathearn in 1631 but the patent being withdrawn in 1633 he was made Earl of Airth instead. He disgraced himself soon afterwards, being charged with boasting of his descent from Robert II. He was restored to favour in 1637 and served against the Covenanters.
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| Preceded by The Earl of Argyll |
Lord Justice General 1628–1638 |
Succeeded by Sir William Elphinstone |
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| Preceded by John Graham |
Earl of Menteith ?–1661 |
Succeeded by William Graham |
| Preceded by New creation |
Earl of Airth 1633–1661 |
Succeeded by William Graham |
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