George Granville Leveson-Gower, 2nd Duke of Sutherland (1758-1833), was a prominent British nobleman and politician. He played a significant role in the House of Lords and was known for his influence in the early 19th century. The Duke was also a key figure in the Highland Clearances, a controversial period of land reform in Scotland. In addition to his political career, the Duke was a notable patron of the arts and contributed to the development of Sutherland, his family estate in Scotland. He supported various cultural initiatives and was involved in the construction of Dunrobin Castle, which remains a symbol of his family's legacy.