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John Maxwell, Lord Pollok

1648 – 1732

Scottish politician and lawyer

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About John Maxwell, Lord Pollok

Lived 1648 – 1732 (aged 83–84). John Maxwell, Lord Pollok was a politician and lawyer.

Sir John Maxwell of Nether Pollok (1648–1732),

He was a Treasury Lord Commissioner in 1696 and 1698 and a Shire Commissioner for Renfrewshire in the Parliament of Scotland for 1689–93, 1695–96 and 1698–99.

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Important facts

Born
1648
Birth century
17th century
Died
4 July 1732
Occupation
Politician, lawyer
Positions held
Rector of the University of Glasgow
Also known as
Sir John Maxwell of Nether Pollok, Lord Pollok, Sir John Maxwell of Auldhouse, 1st Bt., John Maxwell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Maxwell, Lord Pollok?

Scottish politician and lawyer

When was John Maxwell, Lord Pollok born?

John Maxwell, Lord Pollok was born in 1648.

When did John Maxwell, Lord Pollok die?

John Maxwell, Lord Pollok died on 4 July 1732.

What was John Maxwell, Lord Pollok's occupation?

John Maxwell, Lord Pollok was a politician and lawyer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Maxwell, Lord Pollok

· Wikidata: Q21997595

· DBpedia: John Maxwell, Lord Pollok

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