About John Wilson
Lived 1830 – 1922 (aged 91–92). John Wilson was a British politician.
John Wilson (born 1830, year of death unknown) was a politician in Scotland. He was member of Parliament (MP) for Edinburgh Central from 1885 to 1886, having been elected as an "Independent Liberal".
He lost his seat in 1886, standing as a Liberal Unionist.
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Who was John Wilson?
politician in Scotland (1830-1922)
When was John Wilson born?
John Wilson was born in 1830.
When did John Wilson die?
John Wilson died on 23 December 1922.
What was John Wilson's occupation?
John Wilson was a politician.
What nationality was John Wilson?
John Wilson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Wilson (Edinburgh MP)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Wilson. https://biography.guide/john-wilson-politician-1830/
MLA: "John Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-wilson-politician-1830/.
Chicago: "John Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-wilson-politician-1830/.
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