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Scottish MP for Roxburghshire From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Walter Scott (31 December 1724 – 25 January 1793) was the Scottish MP for Roxburghshire from 1747 till April 1765.
Walter Scott | |
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Member of Parliament for Roxburghshire | |
In office 1747 – April 1765 | |
Preceded by | William Douglas, 14th of Cavers |
Succeeded by | Sir Gilbert Elliot, 3rd Baronet, of Minto |
Personal details | |
Born | 31 December 1724 |
Died | 25 January 1793 68) | (aged
Spouse | Diana Hume Scott (née Campbell) |
Parent |
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Relatives | Ann Scott |
Education | Glasgow University |
Walter Scott was born 31 December 1724, the first son of Walter Scott by his 3rd wife, Ann. On 18 April 1754, he married Lady Diana Hume, the daughter of Hugh Hume-Campbell, 3rd Earl of Marchmont.[1][2]
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