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The title Earl of Melville was created in the Peerage of Scotland in 1690. George Melville, 1st Earl of Melville (1636-1707) was succeeded upon his death by David Melville, who had already become Earl of Leven. Since 1707, the two Earldoms have remained united.
For further information on the Earls of Melville, see Earl of Leven.
