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Alexander Deuchar
Alexander Deuchar (1777 – August 12, 1844) was a seal engraver and Lyon Herald at the Court of the Lord Lyon (the authority for heraldry in Scotland and revived the Templar tradition in Sc...
Alexander Deuchar (1777 – August 12, 1844) was a seal engraver and Lyon Herald at the Court of the Lord Lyon (the authority for heraldry in Scotland and revived the Templar tradition in Sc...
Archibald MacLean
Archibald Campbell Holms MacLean CBE RAF was an officer in the Royal Scots, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force.
Archibald Campbell Holms MacLean CBE RAF was an officer in the Royal Scots, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force.
Cecil Beresford Ramage
Cecil Beresford Ramage, MC (17 January 1895 – 22 February 1988) was a British barrister, actor and Liberal politician.
Cecil Beresford Ramage, MC (17 January 1895 – 22 February 1988) was a British barrister, actor and Liberal politician.
Cecil Graves
Captain Sir Cecil George Graves KCMG MC was joint Director-General of the BBC with Robert W. Foot from 26 January 1942 to 6 September 1943.
Captain Sir Cecil George Graves KCMG MC was joint Director-General of the BBC with Robert W. Foot from 26 January 1942 to 6 September 1943.
Charles Beauclerk, 11th Duke of St Albans
Charles Victor Albert Aubrey de Vere Beauclerk, 11th Duke of St Albans (26 March 1870 – 19 September 1934) was a British peer and soldier, known as the Earl of Burford before 1898.
Charles Victor Albert Aubrey de Vere Beauclerk, 11th Duke of St Albans (26 March 1870 – 19 September 1934) was a British peer and soldier, known as the Earl of Burford before 1898.
Charles Whitworth, 1st Earl Whitworth
Charles Whitworth, 1st Earl Whitworth GCB, PC (29 May 1752–13 May 1825), known as The Lord Whitworth between 1800 and 1813 and as The Viscount Whitworth between 1813 and 1815, was a...
Charles Whitworth, 1st Earl Whitworth GCB, PC (29 May 1752–13 May 1825), known as The Lord Whitworth between 1800 and 1813 and as The Viscount Whitworth between 1813 and 1815, was a...
Daniel Lysons (British Army officer)
General Sir Daniel Lysons GCB (1 August 1816 –29 January 1898) was a British Army general who achieved high office in the 1870s.
General Sir Daniel Lysons GCB (1 August 1816 –29 January 1898) was a British Army general who achieved high office in the 1870s.
David Stuart McGregor
David Stuart McGregor VC (16 October 1895 – 22 October 1918) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy t...
David Stuart McGregor VC (16 October 1895 – 22 October 1918) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy t...
David Young (British Army officer)
Lieutenant General Sir David Tod Young KBE CB DFC (17 May 1926 - 9 January 2000) was General Officer Commanding Scotland.
Lieutenant General Sir David Tod Young KBE CB DFC (17 May 1926 - 9 January 2000) was General Officer Commanding Scotland.
Douglas Ford (GC)
Captain Douglas Ford (1918-1943) was Royal Scots officer and British prisoner of war in World War II, who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for conspicuous gallantry.
Captain Douglas Ford (1918-1943) was Royal Scots officer and British prisoner of war in World War II, who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for conspicuous gallantry.
Drummond Shiels
Sir (Thomas) Drummond Shiels MC (7 August 1881 – 1 January 1953) was a Scottish Labour politician.
Sir (Thomas) Drummond Shiels MC (7 August 1881 – 1 January 1953) was a Scottish Labour politician.
Edward Lisle Strutt
Lt-Col. Edward Lisle Strutt CBE, DSO was an English soldier and mountaineer, and President of the Alpine Club from 1935–38.
Lt-Col. Edward Lisle Strutt CBE, DSO was an English soldier and mountaineer, and President of the Alpine Club from 1935–38.
Francis Dundas
General Francis Dundas (c.1759, Sanson, Berwickshire – 15 January 1824, Dumbarton, Scotland was a British general and acting governor of the Cape Colony between 1798 and 1803.
General Francis Dundas (c.1759, Sanson, Berwickshire – 15 January 1824, Dumbarton, Scotland was a British general and acting governor of the Cape Colony between 1798 and 1803.
Frederick Pitman
Frederick Archibald Hugo Pitman was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Frederick Archibald Hugo Pitman was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Frederick Schomberg, 1st Duke of Schomberg
Friedrich Hermann, 1st Duke of Schomberg, KG, was a marshal of France and a General in the English and Portuguese Army.
Friedrich Hermann, 1st Duke of Schomberg, KG, was a marshal of France and a General in the English and Portuguese Army.
Geoffrey FitzClarence, 3rd Earl of Munster
Geoffrey FitzClarence, 3rd Earl of Munster,, was an English aristocrat, and the great-grandson of King William IV by his mistress Dorothea Jordan.
Geoffrey FitzClarence, 3rd Earl of Munster,, was an English aristocrat, and the great-grandson of King William IV by his mistress Dorothea Jordan.
George Ballingall
Sir George Ballingall was a Scottish physician and surgeon.
Sir George Ballingall was a Scottish physician and surgeon.
George Douglas-Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney
Field Marshal George Douglas-Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney KT (9 February 1666 – 29 January 1737) was a British soldier and Scottish nobleman and the first British Army officer to be promoted to ...
Field Marshal George Douglas-Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney KT (9 February 1666 – 29 January 1737) was a British soldier and Scottish nobleman and the first British Army officer to be promoted to ...
George McCrae (politician)
Colonel Sir George McCrae DSO MP (28 August 1860 – 27 December 1928) was a Scottish textile merchant Liberal Party politician.
Colonel Sir George McCrae DSO MP (28 August 1860 – 27 December 1928) was a Scottish textile merchant Liberal Party politician.
George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie
General George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie GCB, styled Lord Ramsay until 1787, was a Scottish soldier and colonial administrator.
General George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie GCB, styled Lord Ramsay until 1787, was a Scottish soldier and colonial administrator.
Gordon Drummond
Sir Gordon Drummond, GCB (27 September 1772 – 10 October 1854) holds the honour of being the first Canadian-born officer to command the military and the civil government.
Sir Gordon Drummond, GCB (27 September 1772 – 10 October 1854) holds the honour of being the first Canadian-born officer to command the military and the civil government.
Hamilton Goold-Adams
Major Sir Hamilton John Goold-Adams, GCMG, CB (27 June 1858 – 12 April 1920) was an Irish soldier and colonial administrator who was Governor of Queensland in Australia from 1915 to 1920.
Major Sir Hamilton John Goold-Adams, GCMG, CB (27 June 1858 – 12 April 1920) was an Irish soldier and colonial administrator who was Governor of Queensland in Australia from 1915 to 1920.
Harold Soref
Harold Benjamin Soref (18 December 1916 – 14 March 1993) was twice a Conservative parliamentary candidate before being elected Member of Parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom for Ormskirk,...
Harold Benjamin Soref (18 December 1916 – 14 March 1993) was twice a Conservative parliamentary candidate before being elected Member of Parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom for Ormskirk,...
Henry Reynolds (VC)
Henry Reynolds VC MC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth...
Henry Reynolds VC MC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth...
Ian Robertson, Lord Robertson
Ian MacDonald Robertson (30 October 1912 – 21 July 2005) was a High Court of Justiciary judge who contributed greatly to Scottish law.
Ian MacDonald Robertson (30 October 1912 – 21 July 2005) was a High Court of Justiciary judge who contributed greatly to Scottish law.
James Abercrombie (British Army general)
General James Abercrombie or Abercromby (1706 – April 23, 1781) was a British Army general and commander-in-chief of forces in North America during the French and Indian War, best kn...
General James Abercrombie or Abercromby (1706 – April 23, 1781) was a British Army general and commander-in-chief of forces in North America during the French and Indian War, best kn...
James Grant (British Army officer)
James Grant, Laird of Ballindalloch (1720–1806) was a major general in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War.
James Grant, Laird of Ballindalloch (1720–1806) was a major general in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War.
James Reid, Baron Reid
James Scott Cumberland Reid, Baron Reid, CH, KC FRSE (30 July 1890, Drem, East Lothian – 29 March 1975) was a Scottish Unionist politician and judge.
James Scott Cumberland Reid, Baron Reid, CH, KC FRSE (30 July 1890, Drem, East Lothian – 29 March 1975) was a Scottish Unionist politician and judge.
James St Clair
General James St Clair (1688 – 30 November 1762), styled The Honourable from birth, was a Scottish soldier and Whig politician.
General James St Clair (1688 – 30 November 1762), styled The Honourable from birth, was a Scottish soldier and Whig politician.
James Stuart, 1st Viscount Stuart of Findhorn
Captain James Gray Stuart, 1st Viscount Stuart of Findhorn CH, MVO, MC and Bar, PC (9 February 1897 – 20 February 1971), styled The Honourable James Stuart between 1909 and 1957, was...
Captain James Gray Stuart, 1st Viscount Stuart of Findhorn CH, MVO, MC and Bar, PC (9 February 1897 – 20 February 1971), styled The Honourable James Stuart between 1909 and 1957, was...
James Taylor (sportsman)
Major James Alexander Simson Taylor TD was an English born Scottish cricketer, umpire, rugby union player and international rugby union referee.
Major James Alexander Simson Taylor TD was an English born Scottish cricketer, umpire, rugby union player and international rugby union referee.
John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington
John Poynder Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington GCMG, GBE, DSO, PC (31 October 1866 – 6 December 1936), born John Poynder Dickson and known as Sir John Poynder Dickson(-Poynder) fr...
John Poynder Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington GCMG, GBE, DSO, PC (31 October 1866 – 6 December 1936), born John Poynder Dickson and known as Sir John Poynder Dickson(-Poynder) fr...
John Drinkwater Bethune
Colonel John Drinkwater Bethune (9 June 1762 – 16 January 1844), born John Drinkwater, was an English army officer and military historian, and was well-known for his journal, which h...
Colonel John Drinkwater Bethune (9 June 1762 – 16 January 1844), born John Drinkwater, was an English army officer and military historian, and was well-known for his journal, which h...
John Egerton, 4th Earl of Ellesmere
Lieutenant-Colonel John Francis Granville Scrope Egerton, 4th Earl of Ellesmere MVO KJStJ (14 November 1872–24 August 1944) was a British peer and soldier, known as Viscount Brackley...
Lieutenant-Colonel John Francis Granville Scrope Egerton, 4th Earl of Ellesmere MVO KJStJ (14 November 1872–24 August 1944) was a British peer and soldier, known as Viscount Brackley...
John Heron-Maxwell
John Maxwell Heron-Maxwell (5 September 1836 - 26 January 1899) was a Scottish Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1880 to 1885.
John Maxwell Heron-Maxwell (5 September 1836 - 26 January 1899) was a Scottish Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1880 to 1885.
John Mackenzie (VC)
Major John Mackenzie VC DCM (22 November 1871 – 17 May 1915) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy t...
Major John Mackenzie VC DCM (22 November 1871 – 17 May 1915) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy t...
John Oliver Andrews
Air Vice Marshal John Oliver Andrews was an English flying ace of World War I. He was credited with twelve aerial victories.
Air Vice Marshal John Oliver Andrews was an English flying ace of World War I. He was credited with twelve aerial victories.
John Stoyte
John Stoyte was an Officer of the British Army, recognized for his service in Peninsula and the Battle of Waterloo.
John Stoyte was an Officer of the British Army, recognized for his service in Peninsula and the Battle of Waterloo.
John Willie
John Alexander Scott Coutts (December 9, 1902 - August 5, 1962), better known as John Willie, was a pioneering fetish photographer and bondage artist.
John Alexander Scott Coutts (December 9, 1902 - August 5, 1962), better known as John Willie, was a pioneering fetish photographer and bondage artist.
Lewis Nott
Lewis Windermere Nott (12 February 1886 – 27 October 1951) was an Australian politician, medical practitioner and hospital superintendent.
Lewis Windermere Nott (12 February 1886 – 27 October 1951) was an Australian politician, medical practitioner and hospital superintendent.
Lord Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott
Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Herbert Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott, K.St.J
DSO, CMG, was the fifth child born to William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 6th Duke of Buccleuch & 8th Duke of Queen...
Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Herbert Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott, K.St.J
DSO, CMG, was the fifth child born to William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 6th Duke of Buccleuch & 8th Duke of Queen...
Lord Herbert Montagu Douglas Scott
Lieutenant Colonel Lord Herbert Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott, K.St.J
DSO, CMG, was the fifth child born to William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 6th Duke of Buccleuch & 8th Duke of Queen...
Lieutenant Colonel Lord Herbert Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott, K.St.J
DSO, CMG, was the fifth child born to William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 6th Duke of Buccleuch & 8th Duke of Queen...
Mark Strudwick
Major-General Mark Jeremy Strudwick CBE (born 19 April 1945) was General Officer Commanding Scotland.
Major-General Mark Jeremy Strudwick CBE (born 19 April 1945) was General Officer Commanding Scotland.
Nathaniel Stevenson
Lieutenant General Nathaniel Stevenson (1840–1911) was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey.
Lieutenant General Nathaniel Stevenson (1840–1911) was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey.
Norman Porteous
Norman Walker Porteous was a noted theologian and writer on Old Testament issues, and the last surviving officer of the First World War.
Norman Walker Porteous was a noted theologian and writer on Old Testament issues, and the last surviving officer of the First World War.
Peter Hunter
Lieutenant-General Peter Hunter was a British Army officer and colonial administrator.
Lieutenant-General Peter Hunter was a British Army officer and colonial administrator.
Richard Molesworth, 3rd Viscount Molesworth
Field Marshal Richard Molesworth, 3rd Viscount Molesworth, PC (1680 – 12 October 1758), styled The Honourable Richard Molesworth from 1716 to 1726, was an Anglo-Irish military officer, pol...
Field Marshal Richard Molesworth, 3rd Viscount Molesworth, PC (1680 – 12 October 1758), styled The Honourable Richard Molesworth from 1716 to 1726, was an Anglo-Irish military officer, pol...
Robert Richardson (British Army officer)
Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Francis Richardson KCB CVO CBE (born 2 March 1929) was a British Army officer.
Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Francis Richardson KCB CVO CBE (born 2 March 1929) was a British Army officer.
Robert Spurway
Robert Popham Spurway (16 July 1866 – 4 December 1898) was an English cricketer who made 20 first-class appearances for Natal and Somerset County Cricket Club.
Robert Popham Spurway (16 July 1866 – 4 December 1898) was an English cricketer who made 20 first-class appearances for Natal and Somerset County Cricket Club.
Roger Swinfen Eady, 3rd Baron Swinfen
Roger Mynors Swinfen Eady, 3rd Baron Swinfen (born 14 December 1938) is a British peer.
Roger Mynors Swinfen Eady, 3rd Baron Swinfen (born 14 December 1938) is a British peer.
Rohan Delacombe
Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, KCMG, KBE, CB, DSO, KStJ (25 October 1906 – 10 November 1991) was a British military officer who commanded the British occupation forces in Berlin from 1...
Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, KCMG, KBE, CB, DSO, KStJ (25 October 1906 – 10 November 1991) was a British military officer who commanded the British occupation forces in Berlin from 1...
Roland Elcock
Major Roland Edward Elcock VC MM was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and ...
Major Roland Edward Elcock VC MM was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and ...
Sir Alexander Campbell, 1st Baronet
Sir Alexander Campbell, 1st Baronet, GCB (20 August 1760 – 11 December 1824) was a senior officer of the British Army during the early nineteenth century.
Sir Alexander Campbell, 1st Baronet, GCB (20 August 1760 – 11 December 1824) was a senior officer of the British Army during the early nineteenth century.
Sir George McCrae
Colonel Sir George McCrae DSO MP (28 August 1860 – 27 December 1928) was a Scottish textile merchant Liberal Party politician.
Colonel Sir George McCrae DSO MP (28 August 1860 – 27 December 1928) was a Scottish textile merchant Liberal Party politician.
Sir Robert Munro, 6th Baronet
Sir Robert Munro of Foulis, 6th Baronet (24 August 1684 – 17 January 1746) was a soldier-politician whose life followed an 18th century pattern.
Sir Robert Munro of Foulis, 6th Baronet (24 August 1684 – 17 January 1746) was a soldier-politician whose life followed an 18th century pattern.
Sir Thomas Burke, 3rd Baronet
Sir Thomas John Burke, 3rd Baronet DL (7 June 1813 – 9 December 1875) was an Irish landowner and politician from County Galway.
Sir Thomas John Burke, 3rd Baronet DL (7 June 1813 – 9 December 1875) was an Irish landowner and politician from County Galway.
Thomas Burgh (1670-1730)
Colonel Thomas de Burgh 1670 – 18 December 1730, always named in his lifetime as Thomas Burgh, was an Irish military engineer, architect, and Member of the Parliament of Ireland.
Colonel Thomas de Burgh 1670 – 18 December 1730, always named in his lifetime as Thomas Burgh, was an Irish military engineer, architect, and Member of the Parliament of Ireland.
Thomas de Burgh
Colonel Thomas de Burgh 1670 – 18 December 1730), always named in his lifetime as Thomas Burgh, was an Irish military engineer, architect, and Member of the Parliament of Ireland.
Colonel Thomas de Burgh 1670 – 18 December 1730), always named in his lifetime as Thomas Burgh, was an Irish military engineer, architect, and Member of the Parliament of Ireland.
Victor Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow
Victor Alexander John Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow KG, KT, GCSI, GCIE, OBE, PC (24 September 18875 January 1952) was a British statesman who served as Governor-General and Viceroy of India f...
Victor Alexander John Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow KG, KT, GCSI, GCIE, OBE, PC (24 September 18875 January 1952) was a British statesman who served as Governor-General and Viceroy of India f...
Walter Lyon
Walter Scott Stuart Lyon (Trevelyan 1887 – 8 May 1915) Son of Walter F. K. and Isabella R. Lyon, of Tantallon Lodge, North Berwick.
Walter Scott Stuart Lyon (Trevelyan 1887 – 8 May 1915) Son of Walter F. K. and Isabella R. Lyon, of Tantallon Lodge, North Berwick.
William Darling (politician)
Sir William Young Darling, CBE, MC was the Unionist Member of Parliament in the British House of Commons for the Edinburgh South constituency from 1945 to 1957.
Sir William Young Darling, CBE, MC was the Unionist Member of Parliament in the British House of Commons for the Edinburgh South constituency from 1945 to 1957.