John Johnstone (East India Company)
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John Johnstone (28 April 1734 – 10 December 1795)[3] was a Scottish nabob,[4] a corrupt official of the British East India Company who returned home with great wealth. Described as "a shrewd and unscrupulous business man",[5] he survived several scandals and became a major landowner when he returned to Scotland in 1765.
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John Johnstone | |
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Born | (1734-04-28)28 April 1734 |
Died | 10 December 1795(1795-12-10) (aged 61) Alva, Clackmannanshire, Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
Known for | Making a fortune in India (equivalent to £30.5 million in 2024).[2] |
Spouse | Elizabeth |
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Johnstone sat in the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1774 to 1780, having bribed his way to a victory in the Dysart Burghs.