# Alexander Bruce, 6th Lord Balfour of Burleigh

> British politician (1849-1921)

**Wikidata**: [Q4718450](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4718450)  
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## Summary

Alexander Bruce, 6th Lord Balfour of Burleigh was born on January 13, 1849 in Clackmannanshire [1][2]. He died on July 6, 1921 in London and was buried at the Parish Church and Churchyard, High Street, Clackmannan [1][2][2]. His father was Robert Bruce and his mother was Jane Hamilton Fergusson [1].Bruce worked as a historian, banker, and politician . He was educated at Oriel College and Loretto School , and his fields of work included university, economics of banking, and politics [3]. In 1876, he married Katherine Eliza Hamilton-Gordon . Together they had five children: Mary Bruce, Jean Hamilton Bruce, Robert Bruce (Master of Burleigh), George Bruce (7th Baron Balfour of Burleigh), and Victoria Bruce [1].Among his many positions, Bruce served as Secretary of State for Scotland from 1895 to 1903, was a member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, sat as a member of the House of Lords, and held the position of Lord Warden of the Stannaries from 1908 until his death in 1921 .


## References

1. Czech National Authority Database
2. The Peerage
3. Find a Grave
4. Virtual International Authority File
5. International Standard Name Identifier
6. Bruce, Alexander Hugh