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Home of Polwarth, Sir Patrick, or Sir Patrick Hume of Polwarth (both: hy m, pōl`wərth), 1641–1724, Scottish statesman. Devoted to Presbyterianism, he opposed the policies of the duke of Lauderdale Lauderdale, John Maitland, duke of (lô`dərdāl), 1616–82, Scottish statesman...... Click the link for more information. , took part in the unsuccessful rebellion of the 8th earl of Argyll Argyll, Archibald Campbell, 8th earl of and 1st marquess of, 1607–61, Scottish statesman. ..... Click the link for more information. in support of the duke of Monmouth Monmouth, James Scott, duke of (mŏn`məth) ..... Click the link for more information. , and fled to France. He returned (1688) with William III, who made him Baron Polwarth (1689), sheriff of Berwick (1692–1710), lord chancellor of Scotland (1696–1702), and earl of Marchmont (1697). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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