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John Scott, 1st earl of Eldon
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Also Known As John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon, Viscount Encombe of Encombe, Baron Eldon of Eldon
Born June 4, 1751 • Newcastle upon Tyne • England
Died January 13, 1838 (aged 86) • England
Title / Office House of Lords (1799-1838), United Kingdom • attorney general (1793-1799), Great Britain • House of Commons (1783-1799), Great Britain

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