Alexander Fraser, Lord Strichen (1700–1775) was a Scottish judge and

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Life

He was born at Strichen Castle in

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the eldest son of Alexander Strichen (1660-1699), 5th Laird of Strichen. His father died shortly before his birth. His mother died when he was eleven. Strichen Castle had been the family home since its construction in the 16th century. He studied law and passed the bar as an advocate around 1722. On 15 June 1729 he was created a

(at age 29 one of the youngest Senators ever) in place of the late

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. His house in Edinburgh stood on the

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on Rosehaugh's Close (later called Strichens Close in his honour). He died on 15 January 1775 at his country estate of Strichen. His position as Senator was filled by

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.An Historical Account of the Senators of the College of Justice from its Institution by George Brunton and David Haig, published by Thomas Clark 1831

Family

He married Lady Lydia Ann Campbell (1692-1736) daughter of Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll and widow of

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. Through this marriage he became stepfather to John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, who later served as

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Fraser, Alexander 1700 births 1775 deaths People from Strichen Senators of the College of Justice