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Hugh Montgomerie

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Data Last Updated: 7 August 2025
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Born: 29 November 1739

Died: 15 December 1819

Peerages

12th Earl of Eglinton - 30 October 1796

father-in-law of Richard Alexander Oswald

grandfather of Archibald William Montgomerie

Elections fought

18 September 1780		Ayrshire		65	54.17
2 April 1781 Petition: Hugh Montgomerie unseated and Sir Adam Fergusson, bt declared elected.
20 April 1784		Ayrshire		Unopposed
1789 Resignation of Hugh Montgomerie on appointment as Baggage Master for Scotland.
17 June 1796		Ayrshire
30 October 1796 Succession of Hugh Montgomerie to the Peerage - 12th Earl of Eglinton.