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James Maitland, 8th earl of Lauderdale

Scottish politician
Also known as: Baron Lauderdale of Thirlestane
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James Maitland, 8th earl of Lauderdale (born Jan. 26, 1759, Hatton (Haulton) House, Ratho parish, Midlothian, Scot.—died Sept. 13, 1839, Thirlestane Castle, Berwickshire) was a Scottish politician and economic writer. Lauderdale was educated at the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. He was elected to the House of Commons (1780, 1784) where, in spite of his abilities, he ran into difficulties due to his volatile temper. He pursued what was initially a radical career in Parliament...

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