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Andrew Buchanan of Drumpelier
Andrew Buchanan of Drumpelier, Merchant and Lord Provost of Glasgow, 1740
Lord Provost of Glasgow(1740–1742)
Born29 January 1691
Died20 December 1759 (Aged 68)
Burial
Ramshorn Cemetery
WifeMarion Montgomery
Scottish clanClan Buchanan
FatherGeorge Buchanan (1653–1719)
MotherMary Maxwell (1662–1741)
OccupationScottish tobacco merchant, Lord Provost of Glasgow (1740–1742)

Andrew Buchanan of Drumpellier (29 January 1691 – 20 December 1759) was a Scottish tobacco merchant who was one of Glasgow's "Tobacco Lords". He served as Lord Provost of Glasgow from 1740 to 1742.[1] Buchanan Street in Glasgow is named after him.

  1. ^ "Provosts of Glasgow". www.glasgow.gov.uk. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2020.

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