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Revision as of 22:27, 21 September 2006 by Kittybrewster (talk | contribs) (→Involvement in politics)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Honourable Keith Stewart of Glasserton (1739-3 March, 1795) was a Scottish Admiral and MP in the British Parliament. He was the second surviving son of Alexander Stewart, 6th Earl of Galloway.
Naval career
He joined the Royal Navy in about 1753. He attained the rank of Captain in 1762, the promotion being one of the terms of his surrendering his seat in Parliament. He commanded HMS Berwick in 1777. He served under Admiral Keppel in the action off Ushant on 27 July, 1778.
In June 1781 Stewart was given a North Sea command with the rank of Commodore. He served under Vice Admiral Hyde Parker in the Battle of Dogger Bank in August 1778.
In September 1778 he was given command of the squadron blockading Dutch ports. Although he resigned this appointment after a ship escaped, Stewart was a highly regarded Naval officer and his career continued. He served under Admiral Richard Howe in his expedition to Gibraltar.
Stewart became a rear admiral in 1790 and vice admiral in 1794.
Involvement in politics
He represented Wigtown Burghs for a short time in 1762, between winning a by-election on 19 February, 1762 and resigning before a new MP was elected on 15 April, 1762. He was MP for Wigtownshire 1768-1784.
Family
He married 1782 Georgina Isabella d'Aguilar. Their children included Rt Hon James Alexander Stewart.
Reference
- History of Parliament: House of Commons 1754-1790, by Sir Lewis Namier and James Brooke (Sidgwick & Jackson 1964)
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