John Sholto Douglas, 8th Marquess of Queensberry (1844-1900), Patron of boxing
Sitter in 1 portrait
Patron of boxing; the Queensberry rules governing the sport of boxing were drawn up under his supervision, 1867; succeeded his father as Marquess, 1858; sat as representative peer for Scotland, 1872-80.
John Sholto Douglas, 8th Marquess of Queensberry
by Philip William ('Phil') May
silhouette, 1889
NPG 3174
Social Welfare and Reform
Sports, Games and Pastimes
Place
Dumfries and Galloway



