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John Scott (British Army officer)
Scottish politician and senior British Army officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Major General John Scott (1725 – 7 December 1775), of Balcomie and Scotstarvit, was a Scottish politician and senior British Army officer. He was nicknamed Pawky Scott (Pawky being in Scots dialect "sly, shrewd or one who tricks you").[1]
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Quick Facts Member of the British House of Commons, Preceded by ...
John Scott | |
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Member of the British House of Commons | |
In office 1754 – 7 December 1775 | |
Preceded by | Alexander Brodie |
Succeeded by | James Oswald |
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Personal details | |
Born | 1725 |
Died | 7 December 1775(1775-12-07) (aged 49–50) |
Children | Henrietta, Joan, and 1 other daughter |
Parent | David Scott |
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Allegiance | Great Britain |
Years of service | 1741-1775 |
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