About John Ross
Lived 1665 – 1714 (aged 48–49). John Ross was a Scottish politician.
Provost John Ross was Lord Provost in Aberdeen, Scotland from 1710 to 1712. He is most famous for the house he occupied in the 18th century from 1702.
Provost Ross's House Built in 1593, the house is the second oldest house in the city. Provost Skene's House is the oldest.
It is located on Shiprow and currently contains the Aberdeen Maritime Museum which has been at the site since 1984. It is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and was refurbished in the 1950s before opening again in 1954.
In 1702 Ross also purchased Arnage Castle near Ellon. Provost John Ross was involved in trading with Holland and he died in Amsterdam in 1714.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Ross?
Provost of Aberdeen, Scotland
When was John Ross born?
John Ross was born in 1665.
When did John Ross die?
John Ross died on 15 September 1714 in Amsterdam.
What was John Ross's occupation?
John Ross was a politician.
What nationality was John Ross?
John Ross was Scottish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Ross (provost)
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