Francis Scott

2nd Duke of Buccleuch (1695-1751)
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Francis Scott

Summary

Francis Scott is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on +1695-01-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on +1751-04-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Francis Scott was born in London[2].
  • Francis Scott passed away in London[4].
  • Francis Scott was born on +1695-01-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Francis Scott was born on +1694-01-11T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Francis Scott died on +1751-04-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Eton College Chapel[9].
  • Francis Scott's father was James Scott, Earl of Dalkeith[10].
  • Francis Scott's mother was Henrietta Hyde[11].
  • Francis Scott was married to Jane Scott, Countess of Dalkeith[12].
  • Among Francis Scott's spouses was Alice Powell[13].
  • A child of Francis Scott was Francis Scott[14].
  • Francis Scott held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Francis Scott worked as a politician[6].
  • Francis Scott held the position of member of the House of Lords[16].
  • Francis Scott held the position of grand master[17].
  • Francis Scott held the position of representative peer[18].
  • Francis Scott received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Francis Scott received the Order of the Thistle[20].
  • Francis Scott received the Doctor of Civil Law[21].
  • Francis Scott was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • Francis Scott is recorded as male[23].
  • Francis Scott's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Francis Scott's coat of arms image is recorded as Arms of the 1st and 2nd Dukes of Buccleuch.svg[25].
  • Francis Scott's noble title is recorded as count[26].
  • Francis Scott's noble title is recorded as Duke of Buccleuch[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis Scott's place of birth was London[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1695-01-11T00:00:00Z[3] and +1694-01-11T00:00:00Z[8]. His father was James Scott, Earl of Dalkeith[10]. His mother was Henrietta Hyde[11].

Career and Affiliations

Francis Scott worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; grand master[17], a position[31]; and representative peer[18], a position[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Order of the Thistle[20], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1687[37]; and Doctor of Civil Law[21], an academic degree[38].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jane Scott, Countess of Dalkeith[12], b. 1701[39] and Alice Powell[13]. A child of Francis Scott was he[14].

Death and Burial

Francis Scott died on +1751-04-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Eton College Chapel[9].

Why It Matters

Francis Scott ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Francis Scott born?

Francis Scott's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Francis Scott die?

Francis Scott died in London[4].

Who were Francis Scott's parents?

Francis Scott's father was James Scott, Earl of Dalkeith[10]. Francis Scott's mother was Henrietta Hyde[11].

Who was Francis Scott married to?

Francis Scott's spouses include Jane Scott, Countess of Dalkeith[12] and Alice Powell[13].

What did Francis Scott do for work?

Francis Scott worked as politician[6].

What awards did Francis Scott receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], Order of the Thistle[20], and Doctor of Civil Law[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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