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John, 2nd Marquess of Tweeddale

Jakob-Ferdinand Voet, c. 1690

National Galleries Scotland: Portrait, Edinburgh

John, 2nd Marquess of Tweeddale (1645-1713) supported the revolution of 1688 and was chosen as Privy Councillor in 1689, a post he also held under Queen Anne. For a time, Tweeddale seems to have been undecided whether or not to support the Union. He headed the 'squadrone volante', a group of influential men who took a middle course in the question of union with England. In the end, they came down in favour of the Union and became some of the Union's strongest supporters.

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Title of artwork, date

John, 2nd Marquess of Tweeddale, c. 1690

Date supported

1974

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

76 x 63 cm

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