John Stirling
About John Stirling
Lived 1677 – 1736 (aged 58–59).
John Stirling (1677–1736)
He served as Baillie in 1716 and 1724 and was elected Lord Provost of Glasgow in 1728 being succeeded by Peter Murdoch of Rosehill in 1730.
He died in Glasgow in 1736.
Family
He married Isabella Hunter. Their children included William Stirling (b.1717), founder of William Stirling & Sons calico printers. He was uncle to Walter Stirling founder of the Stirling Library in Glasgow. His daughter Janet Stirling married the Glasgow goldsmith Robert Luke.
Artistic recognition He was portrayed by William Aikman around 1720.
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Important facts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Stirling?
(1677-1736)
When was John Stirling born?
John Stirling was born on 8 February 1677.
When did John Stirling die?
John Stirling died in 1736.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Stirling (Lord Provost)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Stirling. https://biography.guide/john-stirling-1677/
MLA: "John Stirling." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-stirling-1677/.
Chicago: "John Stirling." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-stirling-1677/.
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