Duke of Queensberry

The title Duke of Queensberry was created in the Peerage of Scotland in 1684 along with the subsidiary title Marquess of Dumfriesshire for the 1st Marquess of Queensberry. The Dukedom was held along with the Marquessate of Queensberry until the death of the 4th Duke (and 5th Marquess), when the Marquessate was inherited by Sir Charles Douglas of Kelhead, 5th Baronet, while the Dukedom was inherited by the 3rd Duke of Buccleuch.

Related Topics:
Peerage of Scotland - 1st Marquess of Queensberry - Marquessate of Queensberry - 4th Duke - Sir Charles Douglas of Kelhead, 5th Baronet - 3rd Duke of Buccleuch

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In 1708 the 2nd Duke was created Duke of Dover (along with the subsidiary titles Marquess of Beverley and Baron Ripon) in the Peerage of Great Britain, but these titles became extinct upon the death of the 3rd Duke in 1778.

Related Topics:
1708 - Peerage of Great Britain - 1778

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The seat of the Dukes is at Drumlanrig Castle, built by the 1st Duke.

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