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===Lord [[name::John]] [[name::KER]] or [[name::KERR]] [[date of birth::1673]]-[[date of death::1735]]=== | ===Lord [[name::John]] [[name::KER]] or [[name::KERR]] [[date of birth::1673]]-[[date of death::1735]]=== | ||
| − | + | [[file:P1120480(3).JPG|thumb|Ker's bookplate (British Museum Franks Collection *481)]] | |
====Biographical Note==== | ====Biographical Note==== | ||
Third son of [[family::Robert Ker]], 1st Marquess of Lothian (1636–1703), he had a career in the British army, commanding the 31st Regiment from 1715 to his death. | Third son of [[family::Robert Ker]], 1st Marquess of Lothian (1636–1703), he had a career in the British army, commanding the 31st Regiment from 1715 to his death. | ||
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The extent and disposition of his library is not known. | The extent and disposition of his library is not known. | ||
| − | + | His brothers are also recorded as users of bookplates: | |
| + | [[crossreference::William Ker]], 2nd Marquess of Lothian, and | ||
| + | Lord [[crossreference::Charles Ker]]. | ||
====Sources==== | ====Sources==== | ||
Latest revision as of 22:56, 6 February 2021
Lord John KER or KERR 1673-1735
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Biographical Note
Third son of Robert Ker, 1st Marquess of Lothian (1636–1703), he had a career in the British army, commanding the 31st Regiment from 1715 to his death.
Books
Used an engraved bookplate:
Franks 17062/*481 Ker, The Right Honble. Lord John.
The extent and disposition of his library is not known.
His brothers are also recorded as users of bookplates: William Ker, 2nd Marquess of Lothian, and Lord Charles Ker.
Sources
- Gambier Howe, E. R. J. Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum. London, 1903.
- The Scots Peerage, vol. 5, Edinburgh, 1908, p. 478.