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James Winter Scott

1799 – 1873

British politician

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About James Winter Scott

Lived 1799 – 1873 (aged 73). James Winter Scott was a British politician.

James Winter Scott (26 May 1799 – 4 January 1873) was a British Whig politician from Hampshire.

Scott was the son of James Scott who was MP for Bridport from 1820 to 1826.

On 24 January 1828, he married Lucy Jervoise, daughter of Sir Samuel Clarke Jervoise: Scott's brother-in-law, Jervoise, was an MP for the neighbouring South Hampshire seat.

Scott was elected at the 1832 general election as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the newly created Northern division of Hampshire. He was re-elected in 1835, but retired from the House of Commons at the 1837 general election. He made no recorded contribution to debates.

He was nominated as High Sheriff of Hampshire in 1861 and in 1862, and after a third nomination in 1863 he was appointed to the office in 1864, when his address was given as Rotherfield Park, Alton.

Scott and his wife had eight children. The family lived at Rotherfield Park, East Tisted.

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Member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom, High Sheriff of Hampshire
Also known as
James Scott

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Winter Scott?

British politician (1799-1873)

When was James Winter Scott born?

James Winter Scott was born on 26 May 1799.

When did James Winter Scott die?

James Winter Scott died on 4 January 1873.

What was James Winter Scott's occupation?

James Winter Scott was a politician.

What nationality was James Winter Scott?

James Winter Scott was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Winter Scott

· Wikidata: Q11801663

· DBpedia: James Winter Scott

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