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James Douglas, 14th Earl of Morton

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James Douglas, 14th Earl of Morton

Scottish peer and astronomer (1702-1768)

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About James Douglas, 14th Earl of Morton

James Douglas, 14th Earl of Morton, KT, FRS was a Scottish peer and astronomer who was president of the Philosophical Society of Edinburgh from its foundation in 1737 until his death in 1768. He also became president of the Royal Society on 24 March 1764, and was a distinguished patron of science, and particularly of astronomy.

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Occupation

academic, politician, astronomer

Position held

President of the Royal Society, member of the House of Lords

Citizenship

Kingdom of Great Britain

Born

1702

Died

October 12, 1768

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