John Carmichael, 3rd Earl of Hyndford

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John Carmichael, 3rd Earl of Hyndford PC (1701-1767), was a Scottish nobleman and diplomat. He was son of James Carmichael, 2nd Earl of Hyndford and succeeded to the earldom in 1737. He was a Scottish representative peer from 1739 and sheriff of Lanark from 1739, Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1739 and 1740. He was appointed a Knight of the Thistle in 1742 and a Privy Counsellor in 1750. He was Vice Ad... more
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  • 1701

Date of death:

  • 1767 (age 66 years)

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  • 1767
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