Walter Scott | |
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.png) In The Sketch, 30 September 1896 | |
| Born | 17 August 1826 Abbey Town, England |
| Died | 8 April 1910 (aged 83) Cape Martin, France |
| Occupation(s) | Builder, publisher |
| Spouses | Anne Brough
(m. 1853; died 1890)Helen Meikle (m. 1892) |
| Children | Several, including John, Mason, and William Martin |
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet of Beauclerc (17 August 1826 – 8 April 1910) was an English building contractor and publisher. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Scott began his profession as a mason, before setting up his own building firm, completing many major architectural projects in the North East of England and notable railway stations in London. His publishing house, Walter Scott Publishing Co. brought classic literature to the masses for a low price.