Eliot, Gilbert
From AngloScottish
| Dates | 1708-1715, 1726-27 | ||
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| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Stobs, Roxburghshire | ||
| Marriage | Eleanora Elliott | ||
| Issue | 10 sons, 1 daughter | ||
| Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Descended from long line of political leaders though did not seat in the Scottish parliament. Elected MP for Roxburghshire (1708) with support of Alexander Douglas. Listed as a Court Whig. Seems to have joined the opposition upon his return in the 1710 election. Stood unopposed in 1713 and classed as a Hanoverian. Did not stand for 1715 election though returned to Roxburghshire seat in 1726. Duel prevented him from taking his seat and he was declared an outlaw. Fled to Holland. Received a royal pardon in 1727 who retired to his Scottish estates. Died 1764.
