John Spalding (Scottish politician)

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John Spalding (1763 – 26 August 1815) was a Scottish MP in the British Parliament.

He represented Wigtown Burghs 1796–1803.

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He married Mary Anne Eden, daughter of Thomas Eden and Mariana Jones, on 19 December 1807; their son was John Eden Spalding. Mary Anne went on to marry Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux after his death.