John Scott
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Politicians
- John Scott (Australian politician)John Scott (Australian politician)John Lynden Scott is an Australian politician. He was an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1980 to 1993.Scott was born in Hamilton, Scotland....
(born 1934), Member of the Australian House of Representatives - John Scott (Canadian politician)John Scott (Canadian politician)John Scott was the first mayor of Bytown, later Ottawa, in 1847. He also served a second term as mayor in 1850. He concurrently served in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada representing Bytown from 1848 to 1851....
(1822–1857), first mayor of Bytown, later Ottawa - John Scott (general)John Scott (general)John Scott of Balcomie was a Scottish politician and general. He became the MP for Caithness, Scotland in 1754. In 1772 he purchased Denmylne Castle in Fife.-Family:...
(died 1775), MP for Caithness - John Scott (mayor)John Scott (mayor)John Scott was the first mayor of Cumberland, Maryland from 1816 to 1823.The town of Cumberland, Maryland was incorporated in January 1815, at which time the legislature passed an act to hold elections for 5 city commissioners to oversee regulation and improvement of the newly incorporated town...
, first mayor for the city of Cumberland, Maryland, 1816–1823 - John Scott (Missouri politician)John Scott (Missouri politician)John Scott was a Delegate and a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Hanover County, Virginia, Scott moved with his parents to Indiana Territory in 1802.He was graduated from Princeton College in 1805.He studied law....
(1785–1861), Delegate and U.S. Representative from Missouri - John Scott (Ohio politician), former member of the Ohio House of Representatives
- John Scott (Pennsylvania)John Scott (Pennsylvania)John Scott was an American lawyer and Republican party politician. He served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate....
(1824–1896), lawyer, U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania - John Scott (Queensland politician)John Scott (Queensland politician)John Scott was, grazier, company director and politician. He was the son of John Scott and his wife Marion Purves...
(1821–1898), Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council - John Scott (representative)John Scott (representative)John Scott was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.John Scott was born at Marsh Creek, Pennsylvania, near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania...
(1784–1850), U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania - John Scott (Scottish politician)John Scott (Scottish politician)John Scott is a Scottish farmer and politician, and is a Conservative Member of the Scottish Parliament for Ayr.Born in Girvan, he has been MSP for Ayr since winning it in a by-election in 2000. He was returned in the 2003 parliamentary election and again, with an increased majority, in the 2007...
(born 1951), Member of the Scottish Parliament - John Scott of Scott's HallJohn Scott of Scott's HallSir John Scott was Warden of the Cinque Ports.Sir John was born at his family home of Scott's Hall at Brabourne in Kent, England . He was the grandfather of Sir William Scott...
(c. 1423–1485), Yorkist during the Wars of the Roses, Warden of the Cinque Ports - John Scott (of Scot's Hall)John Scott (of Scot's Hall)Sir John Scott , of Scot's Hall in Kent, was an English soldier, Member of Parliament and an early investor in the Colony of Virginia. The second son of Sir Thomas Scott, he served as captain of a band of lancers in the English army in the Netherlands, and in 1588 was knighted for his services...
(1570–1616), English Member of Parliament and councillor of the London Company of Virginia - John Scott, 1st Earl of EldonJohn Scott, 1st Earl of EldonJohn Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon PC KC FRS FSA was a British barrister and politician. He served as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain between 1801 and 1806 and again between 1807 and 1827.- Background and education :...
(1751–1838), Lord High Chancellor of Britain - John Scott, 2nd Earl of EldonJohn Scott, 2nd Earl of EldonJohn Scott, 2nd Earl of Eldon was a British peer and Tory politician.-Background and education:Eldon was the only child of the Hon. John Scott , only son of Lord Chancellor John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon. His father died when he was only two weeks old. His mother was Henrietta Elizabeth, daughter...
(1805–1854), British peer and Tory politician - John Scott, 9th Duke of BuccleuchJohn Scott, 9th Duke of BuccleuchPortrait taken by [[Allan Warren]]|thumb|right|250pxWalter Francis John Montagu Douglas Scott, 9th Duke of Buccleuch and 11th Duke of Queensberry, KT, VRD, JP, DL was a Scottish Peer, politician and landowner...
(1923–2007), Scottish peer, politician and landowner - John B. ScottJohn B. ScottJohn B. Scott was an American lawyer and politician from New York.-Life:He was for more than twenty years a justice of the New York City Marine Court...
(died 1854), New York politician - John E. ScottJohn E. ScottJohn E. Scott has been a Democrat state senator from Missouri where he served as senate president pro tem from 1983 until 1988.-References:* Blunt, Matt "Official Manual State of Missouri, 2001-2002"...
(born 1939), former Missouri state senator and president pro tem - John Guier ScottJohn Guier ScottJohn Guier Scott was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Scott completed preparatory studies.He was graduated from Bethlehem Academy, Pennsylvania, in civil engineering....
(1819–1892), U.S. Representative from Missouri - John Morin ScottJohn Morin ScottJohn Morin Scott was a lawyer, military officer, and statesman before, during and after the American Revolution.-Ancestry:...
(1730–1784), Continental Congressman and General - John Morin Scott (mayor) (1789–1858), Mayor of Philadelphia 1841-1844
- John P. ScottJohn P. ScottJohn P. Scott was an American Republican Party politician who served in the New Jersey Senate from 1992 to 1998 where he represented the 36th Legislative District, which covered Passaic and portions of southern Bergen County.Scott was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania...
(1933–2010), member of the New Jersey Senate - John Roger Kirkpatrick ScottJohn Roger Kirkpatrick ScottJohn Roger Kirkpatrick Scott was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....
(1873–1945), U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania - John Wyeth Scott, known as Jock Scott, lawyer, college professor and politician in Louisiana
- John Scott (MP for Ripon), MP for Ripon (UK Parliament constituency)Ripon (UK Parliament constituency)Ripon was a constituency sending members to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom until 1983, centred on the city of Ripon in North Yorkshire.-History:...
Literary figures
- Sir John Scott of Scotstarvet (1585–1670), Scottish lawyer remembered as a writer
- John A. ScottJohn A. ScottJohn Alan Scott is an English-Australian poet, novelist and academic....
(born 1948), Australian poet and novelist, now using the name John Scott - John Scott (editor)John Scott (editor)John Scott , editor and publisher. He edited several liberal newspapers: the Statesman, which Leigh Hunt had recently founded; the Stamford News, published by John Drakard; Drakard's Paper , which he renamed The Champion; and the most notable, the London Magazine, which he revived, as a monthly,...
(1783–1821), editor of the London Magazine killed in a duel in 1821 - John Scott (writer)John Scott (writer)John Scott , was an American writer who worked in the Office of Strategic Services during World War II. The OSS was the predecessor organization to the Central Intelligence Agency...
(1912–1976), Office of Strategic Services and Soviet spy during World War II, son of Scott Nearing - John Scott of AmwellJohn Scott of AmwellJohn Scott , known as Scott of Amwell, was a poet and writer on the alleviation of poverty.He was a wealthy Quaker who lived at Amwell near Ware in Hertfordshire, England...
(1730–1783), Quaker poet and friend of Samuel Johnson
Sports
- John Scott (ice hockey)John Scott (ice hockey)John Howard Scott is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
(born 1982), professional ice hockey defenseman for Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL - John Scott (baseball)John Scott (baseball)John Henry Scott is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for three seasons. He played with the San Diego Padres from 1974 to 1975 and the Toronto Blue Jays in 1977, playing in 118 career games....
(born 1952), Major League Baseball outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays - John Scott (rugby union) (born 1954), English international rugby union player
- John Scott (cricketer)John Scott (cricketer)John Drake Scott was an Australian cricketer and Test match umpire. Scott played as a right-arm fast bowler and was also a useful lower-order right-handed batsman. He was the first man to dismiss Don Bradman in first-class cricket, in December 1927...
(1888–1964), Australian cricketer and Test umpire - John Scott (1890s footballer)John Scott (1890s footballer)John Scott was a Scottish footballer who played for Sunderland as a forward. He made his debut for Sunderland on 13 September 1890 against Burnley, Sunderland lost the game 3–2. Overall Scott made 99 league appearances for Sunderland, scoring 26 goals.-References:* at The Stat Cat...
, Scottish footballer who played for Sunderland as a forward - John Scott (1920s footballer)John Scott (1920s footballer)John Scott was a Scottish footballer. His regular position was as a defender. He was born in Wishaw. He played for Bradford Park Avenue, Manchester United, Hamilton Academical, and St. Mirren.-External links:*...
, Scottish footballer - John A. R. ScottJohn A. R. ScottJohn A.R. Scott was the first head coach of Syracuse University's men's basketball team. He coached from 1903–1911, and his teams compiled a record of 64 wins along with 54 losses, along with a winning percentage of .542 Scott's tenure at Syracuse was highlighted by the 1905-06 and 1907-08 seasons,...
, first head coach of Syracuse University's men's basketball team - John Scott (sailor)John Scott (sailor)John Malcolm Scott is an Australian sailor. He won a silver medal in the Sharpie class with Rolly Tasker at the 1956 Summer Olympics.- References :* at sports-reference.com...
(born 1934), Australian sailor
Other people
- John Scott (sociologist)John Scott (sociologist)John Scott is a British sociologist working on issues of economic and political sociology, social stratification, the history of sociology, and social network analysis. He is currently based at the University of Plymouth, UK, and has previously worked at the Universities of Strathclyde, Leicester,...
(born 1949), British sociologist - John Scott (entomologist)John Scott (entomologist)John Scott was an English entomologist. He was born, and died, in Morpeth. His collection of specimens is held at the Natural History Museum, London.-References:...
(1823–1888), English entomologist - John Scott (organist)John Scott (organist)John Gavin Scott LVO is an English-born organist and choirmaster. He directed the Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral in London from 1990 to 2004. He now directs the Choir of Men and Boys of Saint Thomas Church on 53rd Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City...
(born 1956), organist of St. Thomas's Church, Fifth Avenue, New York - John Scott (composer)John Scott (composer)John Scott , also known as Johnny Scott and Patrick John Scott, is a British composer and conductor. Scott has worked with some of the world's foremost producers and directors including Richard Donner, Norman J...
(born 1930), British composer and conductor - John Maurice Scott (1948–2001), Director General of the Fiji Red Cross, murdered in 2001
- Jack Scott (meteorologist)Jack Scott (meteorologist)John 'Jack' Scott was a British television weatherman who appeared for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 during a 20 year broadcasting career.-Early life:...
(1923–2008), British television weatherman - John Witherspoon ScottJohn Witherspoon ScottThe Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon Scott was an American Presbyterian minister and academic whose daughter, Caroline Harrison became first lady of the United States as wife of Benjamin Harrison....
(1800–1892), minister, college president and father of Caroline Harrison - John Work Scott (1807–1879), seventh president of Washington College
- John Scott (architect)John Scott (architect)John Colin Scott was a New Zealand architect of the 20th century, known for his unique buildings that incorporated ideas from Maori and cultural architecture.-Early life:...
(1924–1992), New Zealand architect - John Scott (stuntman)John Scott (stuntman)John Scott is a wrangler and stunt co-ordinator from Alberta, Canada. Movie sets from several Hollywood movies are located on his ranch...
, wrangler and stunt co-ordinator from Alberta, Canada - John Scott (horseman)John Scott (horseman)John Scott was the preeminent horse trainer in British Thoroughbred racing during the 19th century. Known as "The Wizard of the North," he was a brother to the successful jockey Bill Scott....
(1794–1871), horse trainer in British Thoroughbred racing - John Scott (shipbuilder)John Scott (shipbuilder)John Scott FRSE was a Scottish engineer and shipbuilder.-References:...
(1830–1903), Scottish engineer and shipbuilder - John Scott, 1st Earl of ClonmellJohn Scott, 1st Earl of ClonmellJohn Scott, 1st Earl of Clonmell PC KC SL , known as The Lord Earlsfort between 1784 and 1789 and as The Viscount Clonmell between 1789 and 1793, was an Irish barrister and judge...
(1739–1798), Irish barrister and judge - John Scott (naval officer) (?-1805) Warrant officer in the Royal Navy. Friend and confidant to Lord Nelson.
- John Paul ScottJohn Paul ScottJohn Paul Scott was the only inmate of Alcatraz to conclusively reach the San Francisco shore by floating...
(1927–1987), only inmate of Alcatraz to conclusively reach the San Francisco shore by swimming - John Oldrid ScottJohn Oldrid ScottJohn Oldrid Scott was an English architect.He was the son of Sir George Gilbert Scott and Caroline née Oldrid. His brother George Gilbert Scott Junior and nephew Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, were also prominent architects. He married Mary Ann Stevens in 1868, eldest daughter of the Reverend Thomas...
(1841–1913), English architect - John Beldon ScottJohn Beldon ScottJohn Beldon Scott is an American art historian. He is currently teaching at the University of Iowa.- Education :Scott received his B.A. from Indiana University and spent four years in the Air Force before receiving his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Rutgers University...
, American art historian - John Walter ScottJohn Walter ScottJohn Walter Scott , of New York City, was originally from England, but he emigrated to the United States to take part in the California Gold Rush. Unsuccessful at the prospecting trade, Scott began to sell postage stamps for collectors and in a short period of time became the nation’s leading stamp...
(1845–1919), stamp dealer - John Stuart ScottJohn Stuart ScottJohn Stuart Scott is an American television director who has directed episodes for several well-known series including Glee, The Office and Chuck.- Television work :...
, American television director
Fiction
- John Scott (Fringe), character played by Mark Valley in the Fringe TV series
See also
- Jon ScottJon ScottJon Scott is an American television news anchor, co-hosting Happening Now from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET with Jenna Lee on Fox News Channel.-Personal life and education:...
(born 1958), American news presenter - Johnny Scott (disambiguation)
- Jack Scott (disambiguation)