Andrew Fletcher

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1655 – 1716

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Who was Andrew Fletcher?

Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun was a Scottish writer, politician, soldier and patriot. He was a Commissioner of the old Parliament of Scotland and is remembered as the leading opponent of the 1707 Act of Union between Scotland and England and an advocate of the Darién scheme, he also introduced agricultural improvements to Scotland.

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Born
1655
Nationality
  • Scotland
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Died
Sep 1, 1716

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on July 23, 2013

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