George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway
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Admiral George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway, KT (24 March 1768 – 27 March 1834), styled Lord Garlies between 1773 and 1806, was a British naval commander and politician.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Haslemere, Preceded by ...
The Earl of Galloway | |
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Member of Parliament for Haslemere | |
In office 1806 – November 1806 | |
Preceded by | George Wood |
Succeeded by | Robert Plumer Ward |
Member of Parliament for Cockermouth | |
In office 22 July 1805 – 1806 | |
Preceded by | James Graham |
Succeeded by | John Lowther |
Member of Parliament for Saltash | |
In office 1790 – February 1795 | |
Preceded by | John Lemon |
Succeeded by | William Stewart |
Personal details | |
Born | (1768-03-24)24 March 1768 |
Died | 27 March 1834(1834-03-27) (aged 66) |
Political party | Tory |
Spouse | Lady Jane Paget |
Children | 8 |
Parent(s) | John Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway Anne Dashwood |
Alma mater | Westminster School |
Awards | Order of the Thistle |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Great Britain United Kingdom |
Branch/service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1781–1806 |
Rank | Admiral |
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