John Dewar, 1st Baron Forteviot
John Alexander Dewar, 1st Baron Forteviot DL (6 June 1856 – 23 November 1929) was a Scottish businessman, elder son of the founder of Dewar's Scotch Whisky and a Liberal Member of Parliament.
John Dewar | |
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John Dewar, early 1900s | |
| Member of Parliament for Inverness-shire | |
| In office 1900–1917 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 June 1856 |
| Died | 23 November 1929 (aged 73) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) |
Johann Tod
(m. 1884; died 1899)Margaret Holland (m. 1905) |
| Children | 8, including John and Henry |
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| Relatives | Thomas Dewar (brother) Arthur Dewar (brother) |
| Occupation | Businessman, whisky distiller |
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