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Thomas Douglas, 5th Earl of Selkirk

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Thomas Douglas (June 20, 1771 - April 8, 1820) was the 5th Earl of Selkirk.

He set up the Red River Colony colonization project in 1811.

Preceded by:
Dunbar Douglas 		Earl of Selkirk Followed by:
Dunbar James Douglas