About John Drummond
Lived 1723 – 1774 (aged 51). John Drummond was a British banker and politician.
John Drummond (27 April 1723 – 25 July 1774) was a Scottish banker and politician.
He was descended from Clan Drummond of Machan in Perthshire. He was the oldest son of the banker Andrew Drummond (1688–1769), founder of Drummonds Bank that became part of the Bank of Scotland. His mother, Isabella, was the daughter of Alexander Strachan, a London-Scottish merchant. His father's elder brother was William Drummond, 4th Viscount Strathallan. He was a cousin of Henry Drummond.
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Who was John Drummond?
British private banker and politician
When was John Drummond born?
John Drummond was born on 27 April 1723.
When did John Drummond die?
John Drummond died on 25 July 1774.
What was John Drummond's occupation?
John Drummond was a banker and politician.
What nationality was John Drummond?
John Drummond was British.
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