George Gordon, 1st Duke of Gordon (1662-1716), was a Scottish nobleman known for his significant role in the politics of Scotland during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was born into the influential Gordon family and became the 1st Duke in 1684. His title was part of the peerage system in Scotland, which granted him considerable power and land. The Duke was a prominent supporter of the Jacobite cause, which aimed to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British throne. He played a key role in the Jacobite Rising of 1715, leading troops in support of the movement. His actions and loyalty to the Jacobite cause marked him as a significant figure in Scottish history.