Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet

British politician

Date of Birth: 09-Oct-1775

Place of Birth: Auchinleck House, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 27-Mar-1822

Profession: politician, songwriter

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet (9 October 1775 – 27 March 1822), was a Scottish poet, antiquary, and songwriter.
The son of Samuel Johnson's friend and biographer James Boswell of Auchinleck, he used the funds from his inheritance to pay for a seat in Parliament and then successfully sought a baronetcy for his political support of the government.
However, his finances subsequently collapsed and after being revealed as the author of violent attacks on a rival, he died as a result of wounds received in a duel.