John Dundas (1808–1866)

The Hon. John Charles Dundas (21 August 1808 – 14 February 1866) was a British Whig, and later Liberal politician.

Background

Dundas was a younger son of Lawrence Dundas, 1st Earl of Zetland, and Harriot (née Hale). Thomas Dundas, 2nd Earl of Zetland, was his elder brother.

Political career

Dundas entered Parliament for Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1830, a seat he held until 1835, and again between 1841 and 1847 and 1865 and 1866. He also represented York from 1835 to 1837.

Family

Dundas married Margaret Matilda, daughter of James Talbot and Mary (née Sutton), in 1843. His eldest son Lawrence succeeded in the earldom of Zetland in 1873 and was created Marquess of Zetland in 1892. His second son John was a politician. Dundas died in Nice, in February 1866, aged 57.[1] His wife survived him by over 40 years and died in December 1907.

References

  1. ^ "Religious Intelligence". Caledonian Mercury. No. 23929. Column F. 10 March 1866. p. 3.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Richmond (Yorkshire)
1830–1835
With: Hon. Sir Robert Lawrence Dundas 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for York
1835–1837
With: John Lowther 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Richmond (Yorkshire)
1841–1847
With: William Nicholas Ridley Colborne 1841–1846
Henry Rich 1846–1847 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Richmond (Yorkshire)
1865–1866
With: Sir Roundell Palmer 		Succeeded by
Honorary titles
Preceded by Lord Lieutenant of Orkney and Shetland
1839–1866 		Succeeded by