William Steuart (Scottish politician)

For other people named William Steuart, see William Steuart (disambiguation).

William Steuart (25 May 1686 13 September 1768) was a Scottish lawyer and politician. An agent of the 2nd Duke of Argyll, he pursued Argyll's interests in Parliament and without, and held a succession of public offices.[1]

References

  1. Simpson, J. M. (1970). R. Sedgwick, ed. "STEUART, William (1686-1768), of Weyland and Seatter, Orkney". The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1715–1754. Boydell and Brewer. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
George Mackenzie
Member of Parliament for Inverness Burghs
1713 1722
Succeeded by
Alexander Gordon
Preceded by
Duncan Forbes
Member of Parliament for Ayr Burghs
1722 1734
Succeeded by
James Stuart
Preceded by
John Campbell
Member of Parliament for Elgin Burghs
1727
Succeeded by
Patrick Campbell
Preceded by
Patrick Campbell
Member of Parliament for Elgin Burghs
1734 1741
Succeeded by
Sir James Grant


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