James Scott (political writer)
James Scott D.D. (1733–1814) was an English cleric, academic and political writer, known for his "Anti-Sejanus" letters.
Life
The son of James Scott, incumbent of
Scott was lecturer at St John's, Leeds, between 1758 and 1769, and curate of Edmonton between 1760 and 1761. In 1771, through Lord Sandwich's interest, he was presented to the rectory of Simonburn, Northumberland, where he spent much time and money in trying to get in his tithes.[1]
Worsted at law, some of his parishioners made an attempt on Scott's life. He then moved to London, where he died on 10 December 1814.[1]
Works
In 1765, under the inspiration of Lord Sandwich and using the pseudonym "Anti-Sejanus", Scott contributed to the
Scott was three times successful in the competition for the
- Odes on Several Subjects, London, 1761.
- The Redemption: a Monody, Cambridge, 1763–4.
- Every Man the Architect of his own Fortune, or the Art of Rising in the Church, a satire, London, 1763; and
- Sermons on Interesting Subjects (posthumously with his Life by Samuel Clapham), London, 1816.
Family
By his wife Anne, daughter of Henry Scott, who survived him, he left no issue.[1]
Notes
- ^ a b c d e f Lee, Sidney, ed. (1897). . Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 51. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
- ^ "Scot, James (SCT751J)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
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Attribution
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Lee, Sidney, ed. (1897). "Scott, James (1733-1814)". Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 51. London: Smith, Elder & Co.