John Dewar, 1st Baron Forteviot
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John Alexander Dewar, 1st Baron Forteviot DL (6 June 1856 – 23 November 1929) was a Scottish businessman, elder son of the founder of Dewar's Scotch Whisky and a Liberal Member of Parliament.
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John Dewar | |
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Member of Parliament for Inverness-shire | |
In office 1900–1917 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1856-06-06)6 June 1856 |
Died | 23 November 1929(1929-11-23) (aged 73) |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse(s) |
Johann Tod
(m. 1884; died 1899)Margaret Holland (m. 1905) |
Children | 8, including John and Henry |
Parent |
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Relatives | Thomas Dewar (brother) Arthur Dewar (brother) |
Occupation | Businessman, whisky distiller |
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