Lawyer and politician. The first of a remarkable seven generations of lawyers, who held significant power within the country. Educated at the University of St. Andrews, he served as the Member of Parliament for Midlothian (1612 - 25) and as Governor of Berwick. He was knighted by King James VI (1566 - 1625).
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