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Sir Gilbert Elliot, 3rd Baronet

Sir Gilbert Elliot, 3rd Baronet (1722–1777) was a British politician, poet and writer.

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Sir Gilbert Elliot, 3rd Baronet

Six caricature portraits in circles illustrating 'The Sale by Auction, A Dream', pp. 360-4, in which members or adherents of the Ministry are put up to auction at Christie's. N° 1. The head of an ass, "a prime minister" (Lord North), Minister and an ass being synonymous terms. N° 2. The bust-portrait of a man in riding-dress, wearing a jockey cap, a riding whip under his left. arm. "A duke, a gamb

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Born
1722 · Minto.
Died
1777 · Marseille.
Nationality
Kingdom of Great Britain
Occupation
politician · poet · writer
Education
University of Edinburgh · Utrecht University
Languages
English

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 21 August 2026.

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