William Duff-Gordon
Scottish politician
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Sir William Duff-Gordon, 2nd Baronet (8 April 1772 – 8 March 1823), known as William Gordon until 1815, was a Scottish politician.
William Duff-Gordon | |
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| Member of Parliament for Worcester | |
| In office 1807-1818 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 April 1772 |
| Died | 8 March 1823 (aged 50) |
| Spouse |
Caroline Cornewall (m. 1810) |
| Children | 1+, including Alexander |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | William Gordon (grandfather) |
Biography
Duff-Gordon was the son of the Hon. Alexander Gordon, Lord Rockville, son of William Gordon, 2nd Earl of Aberdeen; his mother was Anne, daughter of William Duff.[1]
He was returned to Parliament as one of two representatives for Worcester in 1807, a seat he held until 1818. In 1815, he succeeded his uncle Sir James Duff, 1st Baronet, as 2nd Baronet of Halkin according to a special remainder, and assumed the same year by Royal licence the additional surname of Duff.[2]
Duff-Gordon married Caroline Cornewall, youngest daughter of Sir George Cornewall, on 5 February 1810.[2][3] They had two sons and two daughters.[4]
He died in March 1823, aged 50, and was succeeded in the baronetcy by his son Alexander.[4]