About Robert Scott
Lived 1705 – 1780 (aged 74–75). Robert Scott was a British politician.
Robert Scott (1705 – 27 December 1780) of Dunninald in Forfarshire was a Scottish politician who sat in the House of Commons briefly from 1733 to 1734.
Scott was the second son of Patrick Scott of Rossie, Dunninald and Usan and his wife Margaret Hope, daughter of Sir Archibald Hope of Rankeillour, Fife, Lord of session (Lord Rankeillour). He was trained as an advocate in 1726.
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Who was Robert Scott?
Scottish politician
When was Robert Scott born?
Robert Scott was born in 1705.
When did Robert Scott die?
Robert Scott died on 27 December 1780.
What was Robert Scott's occupation?
Robert Scott was a politician.
What nationality was Robert Scott?
Robert Scott was British.
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· DBpedia: Robert Scott (1705–1780)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Scott. https://biography.guide/robert-scott-politician-1705/
MLA: "Robert Scott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-scott-politician-1705/.
Chicago: "Robert Scott." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-scott-politician-1705/.
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