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Sir William Douglas, Bt, 1763-1809

Sir William Henry Douglas, 2nd Baronet of Carr, was Vice-Admiral of the Blue, the son of Rear Admiral Sir Charles Douglas (known for the relief of Quebec and the breaking of the French line during the American Revolution). He was born on 28 Jul 1763. He died on 23 May 1809 in Chelsea, unmarried. Upon his death, the baronetcy passed to his younger brother, General Sir Howard Douglas.