John Scrymgeour, 1st Viscount of Dudhope
John Scrymgeour or Scrimgeour, 1st Viscount of Dudhope (died 7 March 1642/3) was a Scottish politician.
He succeeded his father as hereditary Constable of Dundee and Standard Bearer of Scotland in 1612. He represented Forfarshire in Parliament in 1612, 1617 and 1621, and Argyllshire from 1628 to 1633. On 15 November 1641 he was created Viscount of Dudhope and Lord Scrymgeour, with remainder to his heirs male whatsoever. He was succeeded in his titles by his son James.
References
- http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/online/content/index1672.htm
- https://archive.org/stream/cu31924092516206#page/n326/mode/1up
- https://archive.org/stream/completepeerageo04coka#page/477/mode/1up
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