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The eldest son of Hugh Rose, 14th laird of Kilravock (1649-1687), a member of the Scottish Parliament, he was  
 
The eldest son of Hugh Rose, 14th laird of Kilravock (1649-1687), a member of the Scottish Parliament, he was  

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Hugh ROSE 15th laird of Kilravock, 1668-1732

Rose's bookplate (British Museum Franks Collection *497)

Biographical Note

The eldest son of Hugh Rose, 14th laird of Kilravock (1649-1687), a member of the Scottish Parliament, he was initially a supporter of the house of Stuart but accepted the accession of William and Mary and was elected to the Scottish Parliament in 1700. He was selected as a Scottish representative in the new British Parliament but does not seem to have been active. He was sheriff of Ross for many years and took an active role in local politics.

Books

Used an engraved bookplate (Franks 25501/*497): Hugh Rose younger of Kilraick. The extent and disposition of his library is not known.

Sources

  • History of Parliament
  • Gambier Howe, E. R. J. Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum. London, 1903.