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John Scott Silver

Scottish journalist, editor and publisher (1784-1821)

24 Oct 1784 to 27 Feb 1821

John Scott was a Scottish journalist, editor and publisher (1784-1821). Born 1784 in Aberdeen.

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Leadership, Media
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Who is John Scott?
John Scott was a Scottish journalist, editor and publisher (1784-1821). Born 1784 in Aberdeen.
What does John Scott do?
John Scott is known as journalist, editor-in-chief, editor.
Where did John Scott study?
John Scott studied at Marischal College (1799).
When was John Scott born?
John Scott was born on 1784-10-24 in Aberdeen.
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Career and education

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Education Work

Offices and positions

  • editor-in-chief

Education

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Public life

Silver
Born
1784-10-24, Aberdeen
Died
1821-02-27, London
Occupations
journalist, editor-in-chief, editor, publisher
Languages and interests

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Languages
English

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