Template:Did you know nominations/Jean Maxwell-Scott
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The result was: promoted by Yoninah (talk) 22:06, 14 July 2016 (UTC)
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Jean Maxwell-Scott edit
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that Jean Maxwell-Scott was the last living descendant of the novelist Sir Walter Scott?
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that Jean Maxwell-Scott was a lady-in-waiting for 45 years? - Reviewed: John Boyle, 15th Earl of Cork
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Created by Edwardx (talk). Self-nominated at 18:56, 12 July 2016 (UTC).
I prefer the first hook, although I note she died in 2004 and it isn't immediately clear to me if there are non-direct living descendants. The article is new enough (created within 7 days) with prose section long enough and appears compliant with policies. Checking using Earwig’s tool doesn’t demonstrate any close paraphrasing or copyvios. Hooks suggested are short and appropriately sourced. Just QPQ awaited but I have suggested another hook. Drchriswilliams (talk) 19:49, 12 July 2016 (UTC)- ALT2: ... that Jean Maxwell-Scott was the last direct descendant of the novelist Sir Walter Scott?
- Thanks, Drchriswilliams. I preferred the first one too. Glad we agree - short is almost always better for hooks. I suppose someone might bring up the idea of "collateral descendants", so no harm in adding "direct". I'll go with ALT2 and strike the others. QPQ done. Edwardx (talk) 22:32, 12 July 2016 (UTC)
Good to go. Drchriswilliams (talk) 22:44, 12 July 2016 (UTC)
