About James Scott
Lived 1776 – 1855 (aged 78–79). James Scott was a British politician.
James Scott (1776 – February 1855) was an English politician from the Whigs. He was elected Member of Parliament for Bridport in the 1820 general election.
Personal life His son James Winter Scott was Member of Parliament for North Hampshire from 1832 to 1837.
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Who was James Scott?
English politician (1776–1855)
When was James Scott born?
James Scott was born in 1776.
When did James Scott die?
James Scott died on 28 February 1855.
What was James Scott's occupation?
James Scott was a politician.
What nationality was James Scott?
James Scott was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Scott (Bridport MP)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Scott. https://biography.guide/james-scott-politician-1776/
MLA: "James Scott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-scott-politician-1776/.
Chicago: "James Scott." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-scott-politician-1776/.
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