About Andrew Fletcher: Salary, Nationality, Wedding, Relationship



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Andrew Fletcher was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on December 17, 1655. His father was a successful merchant and his mother was the daughter of a baron. Fletcher had two brothers and one sister. He was educated at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow.

Fletcher began his political career in 1679 when he was elected to the Scottish Parliament. He quickly became one of the most prominent members of Parliament and was a leading opponent of the policies of King Charles II. In 1685, Fletcher was arrested and imprisoned for his role in the rebellion against the king. He was released in 1688 and played a key role in the overthrow of King James II.

Fletcher was a leading figure in the Scottish Enlightenment. He wrote several books on philosophy and politics. His most famous work, “An Essay upon Government,” was published in 1703. Fletcher died in 1716 at the age of 60.

Fletcher was a wealthy man. His net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be £100,000. This would be equivalent to over £10 million pounds today.

Fletcher never married or had any children. However, he was close friends with several leading figures of the Scottish Enlightenment, including David Hume and Adam Smith.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia