John Elwes (politician)
British politician, eccentric and miser (1714–1789) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Elwes MP (born John Meggot or Meggott; 7 April 1714 – 26 November 1789) was a member of parliament (MP) in Great Britain for Berkshire (1772–1784) and an eccentric miser, suggested to be an inspiration for the character of Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.[1] Dickens made reference to Elwes in Bleak House (1853) – along with another notable 18th century miser, Daniel Dancer – and some years later in his last completed novel, Our Mutual Friend.[2] Elwes was also believed to inspire William Harrison Ainsworth to create the character of John Scarfe in his novel The Miser's Daughter.[3][4]
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Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Berkshire, Preceded by ...
John Elwes | |
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Member of Parliament for Berkshire | |
In office 1772–1784 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Craven |
Succeeded by | Henry James Pye |
Personal details | |
Born | 7 April 1714 (1714-04-07) Southwark, England |
Died | 25 November 1789 (1789-11-26) (aged 75) Berkshire, England |
Occupation | Politician, moneylender |
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