Background
PIRIE, Duncan Vernon was born on March 22, 1858 in Aberdeen. Son of late Gordon Pine, of Chateau de Varennes, France, and Valentine, daughter of Comte J. Rousseau de Labrosse.
PIRIE, Duncan Vernon was born on March 22, 1858 in Aberdeen. Son of late Gordon Pine, of Chateau de Varennes, France, and Valentine, daughter of Comte J. Rousseau de Labrosse.
Studied at Trinity College, Glenalmond. Clifton College.
Entered army 1879, from Aberdeenshire Militia. Retired as Captain 3rd Hussars, 1898. Extra Aide-de-camp to Sir Gerald Graham, Egypt, 1882.
Despatches, 1882, 1885. Aide-de-camp to Governor of Ceylon, 1890-1893. Served South Africa, 1899-1900.
Contested West Renfrewshire, 1895. Scotland; I).L.; Member of Parliament (Liberal)N. Aberdeen since 1890.
Liberal.
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Clubs: Bachelors’, National Liberal; Royal Northern, Aberdeen.
Travelling.
Spouse 1894, Hon. Evelyn Courtenay Forbes, daughter of 17th Baron Sempill.