Biography of Dunbar Douglas 4th Earl of Selkirk

Dunbar Douglas, 4th Earl of Selkirk (1722-1799) was Rector of the University from 1767 to 1768.

Dunbar Hamilton changed his surname to Douglas when he succeeded to the earldom in 1744. He was Lord Lieutenant of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright.

Summary

Dunbar Douglas 4th Earl of Selkirk
Born 1722.
Died 1799.
University Link: Graduate, Rector
GU Degree: DCL, 1745;
NNAF Reference: GB/NNAF/P131909
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Record last updated: 30th Jul 2009

University Connections

University Roles

• Rector, 1767-1768
• Graduate [View Dunbar Douglas 4th Earl of Selkirk's record in the list of graduates]