John Scott (soldier)
John Scott | |
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Portrait of a Man, probably Sir John Scott, c. 1600-1605, Robert Peake the Elder | |
| Member of Parliament for Kent | |
| In office 1604–1611 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Francis Fane |
| Succeeded by | Sir Peter Manwood |
| Member of Parliament for Maidstone | |
| In office 1614–1614 | |
| Preceded by | Laurence Washington |
| Succeeded by | Sir Francis Barnham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1564 |
| Died | 24 September 1616 (aged 51–52) |
| Resting place | St Mary the Virgin's church, Brabourne 51°08′09″N 1°00′20″E / 51.1357°N 1.00549°E |
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| Alma mater | Hart Hall, Oxford |
Sir John Scott (c. 1564 – 24 September 1616), of Nettlestead and Scot's Hall, was an English landowner, army officer and politician. He was elected MP for the seat of Kent in 1604 and Maidstone in 1614. He was knighted in 1588.