George Skene Duff
George Skene Duff (1814 – 12 March 1889) was a Scottish politician, the son of Sir Alexander Duff.
He served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Elgin Burghs from 1847 to 1857. He was the younger brother of James Duff, 5th Earl Fife, who sat in Parliament at the same time, representing Banffshire. He was Lord Lieutenant of Elginshire from 1856 until 1872.
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References
- Oliver & Boyd's new Edinburgh almanac and national repository for the year 1850. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 1850
- Lundy, Darryl (February 2013). "The Peerage". The Peerage. Retrieved 2013-02-15.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by George Skene Duff
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Andrew Leith Hay |
Member of Parliament for Elgin Burghs 1847–1857 |
Succeeded by M. E. Grant Duff |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by James Duff |
Lord Lieutenant of Elginshire 1856–1872 |
Succeeded by Viscount Macduff |
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