Alexander Bruce, 6th Lord Balfour of Burleigh
The Lord Balfour of Burleigh | |
|---|---|
Balfour in 1919 | |
| Secretary for Scotland | |
| In office 29 June 1895 – 9 October 1903 | |
| Monarchs | Queen Victoria Edward VII |
| Prime Minister | The Marquess of Salisbury Arthur Balfour |
| Preceded by | Sir George Trevelyan, Bt |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Murray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 January 1849 Kennet, Clackmannanshire |
| Died | 6 July 1921 (aged 72) Cadogan Square, London |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Unionist |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Katherine Gordon (1852–1931) |
| Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford |
Alexander Hugh Bruce, 6th Lord Balfour of Burleigh, KT, GCMG, GCVO, PC, JP, DL (13 January 1849 – 6 July 1921) was a Scottish Unionist politician, banker and statesman, who took a leading part in the affairs of the Church of Scotland. He was Secretary for Scotland between 1895 and 1903.