Hew Hamilton Dalrymple
| Sir Hew Hamilton Dalrymple | |
|---|---|
| Member of the United Kingdom Parliament for Wigtownshire | |
|
In office February 12, 1915 – 1918 | |
| Preceded by | John Dalrymple, 12th Earl of Stair |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Majority | Unopposed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27, 1857 |
| Died |
11 July 1945 (aged 87) Edinburgh |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Unionist Party (Scotland) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1877[1]- |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Royal Scots Fusiliers |
Sir Hew Hamilton Dalrymple KCVO (Sepetmber 27, 1857– July 11, 1945)[2][3] was Unionist Party Member of Parliament for Wigtownshire.
Hew Hamilton Dalrymple was born on September 27, 1857, the third son of John Dalrymple, 10th Earl of Stair and was educated at Harrow School. In 1877, he joined the Royal Scots Fusiliers as a second lieutenant, subsequently rising to the rank of Major.[3] In 1908, he was appointed to the rank of Brigadier in the Royal Company of Archers.[4]
Throughout his life, he had an interest in the arts.[3] In April 1912 he became one of the Trustees of the National Galleries of Scotland,[5] becoming chairman of the Trustees in 1930.[6][3] He would remain chairman until his resignation from the post in 1944.[7]
He was the unopposed candidate for the seat of Wigtownshire at the by-election in 1915. The seat was previously held by his nephew, John Dalrymple, 12th Earl of Stair. The by-election was caused by John Dalrymples succession to his Earldom. At the time, John Dalrymple was a prisoner of war in Germany, having been captured in 1914 during the Retreat from Mons.[8]
Later in 1915, Dalrymple became Deputy Lieutenant to Wigtownshire.[9] He remained a Member of Parliament for three years, until his seat was abolished in 1918. He was made a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in the 1932 New Year Honours and was an honorary member of the Royal Scottish Academy.[3]
Dalrymple lived in Edinburgh for many years, living in a Regency house that overlooked Holyrood Palace and was a well-known figure in the city.[3] He died in his home on July 11, 1945, unmarried and without issue.
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Viscount Stair |
Member of Parliament for Wigtownshire 1915–1918 |
Succeeded by Constituency abolished |
References
- ↑ "No. 24503". The London Gazette. 14 September 1877. p. 5236.
- ↑ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "W" (part 4)
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Obituaries, Sir Hew Hamilton Dalrymple". The Times (50193). London. July 13, 1945. p. 7.
- ↑ "No. 12048". The Edinburgh Gazette. 19 June 1908. p. 663.
- ↑ "No. 28595". The London Gazette. 2 April 1912. p. 2393.
- ↑ "No. 33621". The London Gazette. 1 July 1930. p. 4108.
- ↑ "No. 16182". The Edinburgh Gazette. 1 December 1944. p. 373.
- ↑ "Lord Stair in Switzerland". The Times (41388). London. January 29, 1917. p. 9.
- ↑ "No. 29177". The London Gazette. 1 June 1915. p. 5222.