John Dalrymple, 1st Earl of Stair
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John Dalrymple (1648–8 January 1707) was a Scottish noble who played a key role in the 1707 Treaty of Union between the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England, that created the Kingdom of Great Britain.
The son of James Dalrymple, 1st Viscount of Stair, John Dalrymple was born at Stair House in the parish of Stair, in Kyle, Ayrshire. He served under King James VI, but as a dominant force in the Scots Parliament he helped bring about the 1688 accession of William II to the throne. In 1689 the king rewarded him with the position of Lord Advocate and in 1691 he was appointed Joint Secretary of State over Scotland.
Dalrymple is most remembered for his part in the 1692 Massacre of Glencoe out of which rose a government enquiry that traced the orders for the infamous massacre to him. The matter brought little more than a temporary suspension from his duties before he returned to government in 1700 as a member of the Privy Council of Scotland.
The Master of Stair, was created first Earl of Stair in 1703 by Queen Anne.
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| Preceded by George Mackenzie |
Lord Advocate 1687-1688 |
Succeeded by George Mackenzie |
| Preceded by Lord Colinton |
Lord Justice Clerk 1688-1690 |
Succeeded by Lord Cessnock |
| Preceded by George Mackenzie |
Lord Advocate 1689-1692 |
Succeeded by William James Stewart |
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| Preceded by Earl of Melville |
Secretary of State, Scotland 1691-1695 |
Succeeded by James Johnston |
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| Preceded by New Creation |
Earl of Stair 1703–1707 |
Succeeded by John Dalrymple |
| Preceded by James Dalrymple |
Viscount of Stair 1695–1707 |
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