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John Elliot, Sir


(b. 1736, Edinburgh, Scotland – d. 1786, Brocket Hall, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire )

Gender: M

Sir John Elliot (1736-1786) was physician to George IV from 1778 until his death. In 1771 he married Grace Dalrymple (1754-1823), future spy and witness to the French Revolution, whom he would divorce under scandalous circumstances in 1774.

Also known as:

  • John Sir Elliot




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