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Creation as Duke of Lauderdale

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2 May 1672
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John Maitland is created Duke of Lauderdale

John Maitland was created Duke of Lauderdale and Earl of March on 2 May 1672.

On 2 May 1672, John Maitland received the ducal title of Duke of Lauderdale along with the earldom of March. This event represents the primary development within the specified scope of his 1672 honors.

Sources

  1. John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-29

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