About David Scott
Lived 1800 – 1900. David Scott was an American politician, lawyer and judge.
David Scott was an American politician who was elected in 1816 as a Democratic-Republican member of the United States House of Representatives to represent Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district.
Scott resigned from the Fifteenth Congress before it assembled on December 1, 1817, having been appointed president and judge of the court of common pleas.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Scott?
American politician, Pennsylvania
When was David Scott born?
David Scott was born in 1800 in Pennsylvania.
When did David Scott die?
David Scott died in 1900.
What was David Scott's occupation?
David Scott was a politician, lawyer and judge.
What nationality was David Scott?
David Scott was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Scott (Pennsylvania politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Scott. https://biography.guide/david-scott-politician-1800/
MLA: "David Scott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-scott-politician-1800/.
Chicago: "David Scott." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-scott-politician-1800/.
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