Walter Scott (MP for Roxburghshire)

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Walter Scott (31 December 1724 – 25 January 1793) was the Scottish MP for Roxburghshire from 1747 till April 1765.

Walter Scott
Member of Parliament
for Roxburghshire
In office
1747 – April 1765
Preceded byWilliam Douglas, 14th of Cavers
Succeeded bySir Gilbert Elliot, 3rd Baronet, of Minto
Personal details
Born(1724-12-31)31 December 1724
Died25 January 1793(1793-01-25) (aged 68)
SpouseDiana Hume Scott (née Campbell)
Parent
  • Walter Scott (father)
RelativesAnn Scott
EducationGlasgow 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]

Children

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References

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  1. ^ "SCOTT, Walter (1724-93), of Harden, Roxburgh and Mertoun, Berwicks". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  2. ^ Charles Rogers (1877). Genealogical Memoirs of the Family of Sir Walter Scott, Bart., of Abbotsford. Grampian Club. p. xix. Retrieved 1 April 2024.