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Sir Joseph Scott, 1st Baronet

1752 – 1828

British politician

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Lived 1752 – 1828 (aged 75–76). Sir Joseph Scott, 1st Baronet was a British politician.

Sir Joseph Scott, 1st Baronet (1752–1828) was an English landowner and politician.

He was the son of William Scott (d. 1753) of Great Barr Hall, then in Staffordshire. In around 1777 he replaced the hall with a new building.

In 1799 he served as High Sheriff of Staffordshire and was member of parliament for Worcester in 1802–1806.

On 30 April 1806 he was created 1st Baronet of the Baronetage Scott of Great Barr.

He married Margaret Whitby by whom he had three children, one daughter Mary who died aged 15 and two sons Edward Dolman Scott who succeeded him in 1828, and William Scott who became Vicar of Great Barr.

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Important facts

Born
1752
Birth century
18th century
Died
1828
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Positions held
Member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, High Sheriff of Staffordshire
Also known as
Joseph Scott

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Joseph Scott, 1st Baronet?

British politician

When was Sir Joseph Scott, 1st Baronet born?

Sir Joseph Scott, 1st Baronet was born in 1752.

When did Sir Joseph Scott, 1st Baronet die?

Sir Joseph Scott, 1st Baronet died in 1828.

What was Sir Joseph Scott, 1st Baronet's occupation?

Sir Joseph Scott, 1st Baronet was a politician.

What nationality was Sir Joseph Scott, 1st Baronet?

Sir Joseph Scott, 1st Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Joseph Scott, 1st Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7528202

· DBpedia: Sir Joseph Scott, 1st Baronet

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