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 (aged 68) |
| 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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edit- ^ "SCOTT, Walter (1724-93), of Harden, Roxburgh and Mertoun, Berwicks". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ Charles Rogers (1877). Genealogical Memoirs of the Family of Sir Walter Scott, Bart., of Abbotsford. Grampian Club. p. xix. Retrieved 1 April 2024.