Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith

born 1984; heir apparent to the dukedoms of Buccleuch and Queensberry
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Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith

Summary

Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on August 2, 1984[3]. He worked as an aristocrat[4].

Key Facts

  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's place of birth was London[2].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith was born on August 2, 1984[3].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's father was Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch[5].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's mother was Elizabeth Scott, Duchess of Buccleuch[6].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith was married to Elizabeth Scott[7].
  • A child of Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith was Willoughby Ralph Montagu Douglas Scott[8].
  • A child of Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith was Hester Florence Montagu Douglas Scott[9].
  • A child of Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith was Dido Rose Montagu Douglas Scott[10].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • British English was Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's native language[12].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's professions included aristocrat[4].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith held the position of heir apparent[13].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's education included a stint at Eton College[14].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith was educated at University of Edinburgh[15].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith is recorded as male[16].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's family is recorded as Clan Scott[18].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's noble title is recorded as earl[19].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith earned the academic degree of Master of Arts[20].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's residence is recorded as Borders[21].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's family name is recorded as Montagu Douglas Scott[22].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's given name is recorded as Walter[23].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's given name is recorded as Francis[25].
  • Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith was born in London[2]. He was born on August 2, 1984[3]. His father was Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch[5]. His mother was Elizabeth Scott, Duchess of Buccleuch[6]. British English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Eton College[14], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1440[29] and University of Edinburgh[15], a public university[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1583[32], headquartered in Edinburgh[33]. Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith earned the academic degree of Master of Arts[20].

Career and Affiliations

Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's professions included aristocrat[4]. He held the position of heir apparent[13].

Personal Life

Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith was married to Elizabeth Scott[7]. Children include Willoughby Ralph Montagu Douglas Scott[8], b. 2016[34]; Hester Florence Montagu Douglas Scott[9], b. 2016[35]; and Dido Rose Montagu Douglas Scott[10], b. 2019[36].

FAQs

Where was Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith born?

Born in London[2], Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith…

Who were Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's parents?

Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's father was Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch[5]. Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's mother was Elizabeth Scott, Duchess of Buccleuch[6].

Who was Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith married to?

Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith's spouses include Elizabeth Scott[7].

What did Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith do for work?

Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith worked as aristocrat[4].

Where did Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith go to school?

Walter Scott, Earl of Dalkeith was educated at Eton College[14] and University of Edinburgh[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . gutenberg.us. Retrieved . gutenberg.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  5. [7] . The Peerage. Retrieved . cracroftspeerage.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  13. [14] . buccleuch.com. Retrieved . buccleuch.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . buccleuch.com. Retrieved . buccleuch.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . The Peerage. Retrieved . buccleuch.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . buccleuch.com. Retrieved . buccleuch.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . buccleuch.com. Retrieved . buccleuch.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . gutenberg.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . buccleuch.com. Retrieved . buccleuch.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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