Stewart, John (London) 2
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| Dates | 1741-47 | ||
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| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Edinburgh | ||
| Marriage | 1st wife died 1764; Jean Home | ||
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| Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Military career throughout and rose to rank of lieutenant-colonel. Stood for Parliament against the candidates of Campbell, Archibald (London) 1 and won seat for Anstruther Easter Burghts (1741). One of group of Scottish members known as the Duke of Argyll's gang, voted against Hanoverians. Did not stand a second time for parliament but remained in service of the States-General. Returned to Scotland and died 1796.
