About Francis Scott
Lived 1626 – 1651 (aged 24). Francis Scott was a Scottish aristocrat.
Francis Scott, 2nd Earl of Buccleuch (21 December 1626 – 22 November 1651) was a Scottish peer. He was the son of Walter Scott, 1st Earl of Buccleuch and his wife, Lady Mary Hay, daughter of Francis Hay, 9th Earl of Erroll. Upon the death of his father in 1633, Scott succeeded to the earldom of Buccleuch. On 25 July 1646, he married Lady Margaret Leslie, daughter of John Leslie, 6th Earl of Rothes.
They had four children: Mary Scott, 3rd Countess of Buccleuch (1647–1661) Walter Scott, Baron Scott of Buccleuch (1648, died in infancy) Lady Margaret Scott (1650-1652) Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch (1651–1732)
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Who was Francis Scott?
2nd Earl of Buccleuch
When was Francis Scott born?
Francis Scott was born on 21 December 1626.
When did Francis Scott die?
Francis Scott died on 22 November 1651.
What was Francis Scott's occupation?
Francis Scott was an aristocrat.
What nationality was Francis Scott?
Francis Scott was Scottish.
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· DBpedia: Francis Scott, 2nd Earl of Buccleuch
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