Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch

Scottish noble (1746–1812)
Person human Q335286
Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch
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Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch

Summary

Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on September 2, 1746[3]. He passed away in Dalkeith Palace[4]. He died on January 11, 1812[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and archer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch was born in London[2].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch died in Dalkeith Palace[4].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch was born on September 2, 1746[3].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch died on January 11, 1812[5].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch is buried at Dalkeith Palace[9].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch's father was Francis Scott[10].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch's mother was Caroline Townshend, 1st Baroness Greenwich[11].
  • Among Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch's spouses was Elizabeth, Duchess of Buccleuch[12].
  • A child of Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch was Mary Stopford, Countess of Courtown[13].
  • A child of Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch was Charles Montagu-Scott, 4th Duke of Buccleuch[14].
  • A child of Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch was George Scott, Earl of Dalkeith[15].
  • A child of Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch was Elizabeth Scott[16].
  • A child of Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch was Caroline Scott[17].
  • A child of Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch was Henry Montagu-Scott, 2nd Baron Montagu[18].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch worked as a politician[6].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch worked as an archer[7].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch held the position of member of the House of Lords[21].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch held the position of governor[22].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch held the position of captain general[23].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch held the position of President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[24].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch held the position of Lord Lieutenant of East Lothian[25].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Midlothian[26].
  • Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch's education included a stint at Eton College[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch… he was born on September 2, 1746[3]. His father was Francis Scott[10]. His mother was Caroline Townshend, 1st Baroness Greenwich[11].

Education

Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch's education included a stint at Eton College[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and archer[7]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[21], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; governor[22], a public office[31]; captain general[23], a military rank[32], founded in 1302[33]; President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[24]; Lord Lieutenant of East Lothian[25], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; and Lord Lieutenant of Midlothian[26], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Garter[38], an order of chivalry[39], in Kingdom of England[40], founded in 1348[41] and Order of the Thistle[42].

Personal Life

Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch was married to Elizabeth, Duchess of Buccleuch[12]. Children include Mary Stopford, Countess of Courtown[13], 1769–1823[43]; Charles Montagu-Scott, 4th Duke of Buccleuch[14], a cricketer[44], 1772–1819[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46], awarded the Doctor of Civil Law[47]; George Scott, Earl of Dalkeith[15], 1768–1768[48]; Elizabeth Scott[16], 1770–1837[49]; Caroline Scott[17], 1774–1854[50], of United Kingdom[51]; and Henry Montagu-Scott, 2nd Baron Montagu[18], 1776–1845[52].

Death and Burial

Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch died on January 11, 1812[5]. He died in Dalkeith Palace[4]. Burial took place at Dalkeith Palace[9].

Why It Matters

Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch born?

Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch was born in London[2].

Where did Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch die?

Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch passed away in Dalkeith Palace[4].

Who were Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch's parents?

Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch's father was Francis Scott[10]. Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch's mother was Caroline Townshend, 1st Baroness Greenwich[11].

Who was Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch married to?

Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch's spouses include Elizabeth, Duchess of Buccleuch[12].

What did Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch do for work?

Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch worked as politician[6] and archer[7].

Where did Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch go to school?

Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch was educated at Eton College[27].

What awards did Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[38] and Order of the Thistle[42].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, archer
    Father Francis Scott
    Sport archery
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00040136
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