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Sir Gilbert Elliot, 2nd Baronet, of Minto

The Right Honourable
Sir Gilbert Elliot
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Personal details
Born c. 1693
Died 16 April 1766
Nationality Scottish
Spouse(s) Helen Stewart
Children
Parents Sir Gilbert Elliot, 1st Baronet, of Minto

Sir Gilbert Elliot, 2nd Baronet, (of Minto) (c.  1693 – 16 April 1766) was a Scottish lawyer, politician and judge from Minto in the Scottish Borders. From 1763 until his death 3 years later, he was Lord Justice Clerk, the second most senior judge in Scotland.

He was the oldest son of the judge Sir Gilbert Elliot, 1st Baronet, of Minto (c. 1650–1718).

He studied law at the University of Utrecht and was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in 1715.

In 1718 he married Helen Stewart, the daughter of Sir Robert Stewart, 1st Baronet, who had been a member of the pre-union Parliament of Scotland.

He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Roxburghshire from 1722 to 1726

In June 1726 he was made a judge of the Court of Session, taking the judicial title Lord Minto. He became a Lord of Justiciary in 1733 and in 1761 Keeper of the Signet. In 1763 he was promoted to Lord Justice Clerk.

He was survived by 9 children, including:



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