Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet
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Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet
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Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet, was a Scottish poet, antiquary, and songwriter. The son of Samuel Johnson's friend and biographer James Boswell of Auchinleck, he used the funds from his inheritance to pay for a seat in Parliament and then successfully sought a baronetcy for his political support of the government. However, his finances subsequently collapsed and he was revealed as the author of violent attacks on a rival. Boswell died as a result of wounds received in a duel.
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Scottish politician, 1775-1822
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2024-03-20T23:40:24Z
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