John Maitland
Scottish Politician and 1st Duke of Lauderdale
Born
May 24th, 1616
408 years ago
Died
1682
343 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Scotland
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Born in 1616, served as a Scottish politician and was a key figure in the court of Charles II. Held the title of Secretary of State for Scotland and was influential in political affairs during the Restoration period. Played a significant role in shaping government policy and was involved in negotiations between Scotland and England. His tenure included efforts to consolidate royal power and manage local governance in Scotland, as well as navigating the complexities of religious and political tensions.
Served as Secretary of State for Scotland
Held the title of 1st Duke of Lauderdale
Influenced political affairs during the Restoration
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