John Johnstone (East India Company)
John Johnstone (28 April 1734 – 10 December 1795) was a Scottish nabob, a corrupt official of the British East India Company who returned home with great wealth. Described as "a shrewd and unscrupulous business man", he survived several scandals and became a major landowner when he returned to Scotland in 1765.
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| Born | 28 April 1734 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 10 December 1795 (aged 61) Alva, Clackmannanshire, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Known for | Making a fortune in India (equivalent to £30.5 million in 2024). |
| Spouse | Elizabeth |
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.
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