Thomas Douglas, 5th Earl of Selkirk

The Earl of Selkirk
Lord Lieutenant of Kirkcudbright
In office
1807–1820
Preceded byThe 7th Earl of Galloway
Succeeded byThe 8th Earl of Galloway
Personal details
Born(1771-06-20)20 June 1771
St Mary's Isle, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Died8 April 1820(1820-04-08) (aged 48)
Pau, France
Resting placeOrthez, France
Parent(s)Dunbar Douglas, 4th Earl of Selkirk, Helen Hamilton
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Thomas Douglas, 5th Earl of Selkirk FRS FRSE (20 June 1771 – 8 April 1820) was a Scottish peer. He was noteworthy as a Scottish philanthropist who sponsored immigrant settlements in Canada at the Red River Colony.


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