Sir John Anstruther, 1st Baronet, of Anstruther
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Sir John Anstruther, Baronet (c. 1678 – 27 September 1753) was a Scottish politician.
He served as Member of Parliament for Anstruther Burghs from 1708–1712 and from 1713–1715 and for Fife from 1715–1741.
He was created a baronet in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia on 6 January 1700. In 1727, he was appointed "Sole Master of Works, Inspector and Director-General of all royal buildings in Scotland" by King George II, with responsibility for repairs and alterations to royal palaces and castles north of the border.[1]
References
- ↑ Mylne, Robert Scott (1895-6). "The Masters of Work to the Crown of Scotland, with the Writs of Appointment, from 1529 to 1768" (PDF). Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Volume 30. p. 66. Retrieved 14 February 2008. Check date values in:
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| Preceded by Patrick Murray |
Burgh Commissioner for Anstruther Easter 1702–1707 |
Succeeded by Parliament of Great Britain |
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Constituency created |
Member of Parliament for Anstruther Burghs 1708–1712 |
Succeeded by George Hamilton |
| Preceded by George Hamilton |
Member of Parliament for Anstruther Burghs 1713–1715 |
Succeeded by Philip Anstruther |
| Preceded by Sir Alexander Areskine |
Member of Parliament for Fife 1715–1741 |
Succeeded by David Scott |
| Baronetage of Nova Scotia | ||
| New creation | 1st Baronet (1700) (of Anstruther) 1700–1753 |
Succeeded by Sir John Anstruther |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by John Campbell of Mamore |
Master of Work to the Crown of Scotland 1727–1743 |
Succeeded by George Dundas |
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