David Wemyss, 4th Earl of Wemyss (29 April 1678 – 15 March 1720) son of James Wemyss, Lord Burntisland and Margaret Wemyss, 3rd Countess of Wemyss (1659–1705).
In his 41 years Earl Wemyss married three times:
Entered parliament on 28 June 1705, and was the same year sworn of the privy council. He was one of the commissioners for the treaty of Union with England. In 1706 he was appointed High Admiral of Scotland, and this office having been abolished at the Union, he was then constituted Vice Admiral of Scotland.
Peerage of Scotland | ||
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Preceded by Margaret Wemyss |
Earl of Wemyss 1705 – 1720 |
Succeeded by James Wemyss |
Military offices | ||
Preceded by James Graham |
Lord High Admiral of Scotland 1706 – 1714 |
Succeeded by John Hamilton-Leslie |