Family and Education
b. 4 June 1751, 3rd s. of William Scott, coal-fitter, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumb. by 2nd w. Jane, da. of Henry Atkinson of Newcastle; bro. of Sir William Scott. educ. Newcastle g.s.; Univ. Coll. Oxf. 1766, fellow 1767-72; M. Temple 1773, called 1776. m. 19 Nov. 1772 in Scotland and 19 Jan. 1773 at Newcastle, Elizabeth, da. of Aubone Surtees, banker, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 2s. 2da. Kntd. 27 June 1788; cr. Baron Eldon 18 July 1799; Earl of Eldon 7 July 1821.
Offices Held
KC 4 June 1783; bencher, M. Temple 1783, treasurer 1797; chancellor of Durham 1787 – 99; solicitor-gen. June 1788 – Feb. 1793, attorney-gen. Feb. 1793 – July 1799; PC 17 July 1799; l.c.j.c.p. July 1799 – May 1801; ld. chancellor Apr. 1801 – Feb. 1806, Apr. 1807-Apr. 1827.
High steward, Oxf. Univ. 1801 – d.
Parlimentarian
Main residences: Bedford Square, Mdx. and Eldon, co. Dur and Encombe, Dorset.
Volume
Commons 1790-1820
Web Title
SCOTT, Sir John (1751-1838)
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