Charles Bruce, 5th Earl of Elgin
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Charles Bruce, 5th Earl of Elgin and 9th Earl of Kincardine (6 July 1732–14 May 1771) was the son of William Bruce, 8th Earl of Kincardine.
On 1 June 1759, he married Martha Whyte and they had two children:
- William Robert Bruce, 6th Earl of Elgin (1764–1771)
- Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin (1766–1841)
| Honorary Titles | ||
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| Preceded by The Earl of Leven |
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland 1761–1763 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Kellie |
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
| Preceded by Charles Bruce |
Earl of Elgin 1747–1771 |
Succeeded by William Bruce |
| Preceded by William Bruce |
Earl of Kincardine 1740–1771 |
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