John Maxwell, Lord Pollok
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Sir John Maxwell of Nether Pollok (1648–1732),[1] also known by his judicial title Lord Pollok was a Scottish politician and lawyer.
He trained as a lawyer, and was a Shire Commissioner for Renfrewshire in the Parliament of Scotland.[1]
He served as Lord Justice Clerk from 1699 to 1702 and as Rector of the University of Glasgow from 1691 to 1718.[1]
He was made a baronet in 1682, of Pollock in the County of Renfrew.[1]
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| Preceded by | Rector of the University of Glasgow | Succeeded by Mungo Graham of Gorthie |
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| Preceded by | Lord Justice Clerk 1699–1702 |
Succeeded by Roderick Mackenzie, Lord Prestonhall |
| Baronetage of Nova Scotia | ||
| New title | Baronet of Nether Park 1682/1707 – 1732 |
Succeeded by John Maxwell |
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