David Scott

Scottish merchant, director of the East India Company, and MP; (1746-1805)
Person human Q5239587
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David Scott

Summary

David Scott is a human[1]. He was born on February 27, 1746[2]. He died on October 4, 1805[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and businessperson[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • David Scott was born on February 27, 1746[2].
  • David Scott died on October 4, 1805[3].
  • David Scott's father was Robert Scott[7].
  • A child of David Scott was Diana Scott[8].
  • A child of David Scott was Sir David Scott, 2nd Baronet[9].
  • David Scott held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • David Scott held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • David Scott's professions included politician[4].
  • David Scott's professions included businessperson[5].
  • David Scott held the position of Member of Parliament of Great Britain[12].
  • David Scott held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • David Scott held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • David Scott held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[15].
  • David Scott held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[16].
  • David Scott's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[17].
  • David Scott is recorded as male[18].
  • David Scott's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • David Scott's Commons category is recorded as David Scott (1746-1805)[20].
  • David Scott's family name is recorded as Scott[21].
  • David Scott's given name is recorded as David[22].
  • David Scott's work location is recorded as London[23].
  • David Scott's depicted by is recorded as David Scott, 1746 - 1805. Merchant and Director of the East India Company[24].
  • David Scott's depicted by is recorded as David Scott, Esq., of Dunniald[25].
  • David Scott's depicted by is recorded as David Scott, MP, of Dunninald[26].
  • David Scott's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

David Scott was born on February 27, 1746[2]. His father was Robert Scott[7].

Education

David Scott's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and businessperson[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament of Great Britain[12], a position[28], in Kingdom of Great Britain[29], founded in 1707[30]; member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1801[33]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1802[36]; member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain[15]; and member of the 18th Parliament of Great Britain[16].

Personal Life

Children include Diana Scott[8], 1777–1854[37] and Sir David Scott, 2nd Baronet[9], a politician[38], 1782–1851[39], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[40].

Death and Burial

David Scott died on October 4, 1805[3].

Why It Matters

David Scott ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Who were David Scott's parents?

David Scott's father was Robert Scott[7].

What did David Scott do for work?

David Scott worked as politician[4] and businessperson[5].

Where did David Scott go to school?

David Scott was educated at University of St Andrews[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . The History of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . The History of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . The History of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . The History of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . The History of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . The History of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image Tilly Kettle - David Scott, 1746 - 1805. Merchant and Direct
    Father Robert Scott
    Occupation politician, businessperson
    Work location London
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