Sir Patrick Hume, 2nd Baronet

Sir Patrick Hume, 2nd Baronet (born Jan. 13, 1641—died Aug. 1, 1724, Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland, Eng.) was a Scottish Protestant opponent of James II, who was involved in the rebellion of the duke of Monmouth and the invasion of William of Orange. As a member of the Scottish Parliament in 1665, he was active in opposing the harsh policy of the earl of Lauderdale toward the Covenanters, and for his contumacy he was imprisoned. After his...