John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale

The Duke of Lauderdale
John Maitland by Jacob Huysmans
Lord High Commissioner
In office
2 August 1669 – October 1680
MonarchCharles II
Preceded byEarl of Rothes
Succeeded byDuke of Albany
Secretary of State
In office
19 January 1661 – October 1680
MonarchCharles II
Preceded byWilliam Kerr, 1st Earl of Lothian
Succeeded byEarl of Middleton
Personal details
Born24 May 1616
Lethington Castle, East Lothian, Scotland
Died24 August 1682(1682-08-24) (aged 66)
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Resting placeSt Mary's Collegiate Church
Spouse(s)Lady Anne Home
Elizabeth, Countess of Dysart

John Maitland, 1st Duke and 2nd Earl of Lauderdale, 3rd Lord Maitland of Thirlestane KG PC (24 May 1616 – 24 August 1682) was a Scottish politician and leader within the Cabal Ministry.


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