About James Farquhar
Lived 1764 – 1833 (aged 69). James Farquhar was a British politician.
James Farquhar (1 August 1764 – September 1833) was a Scottish politician in the 19th century.
Political career In an 1802 by-election, he replaced Alexander Allardyce in Aberdeen Burghs in the first United Kingdom Parliament as an Independent. He was a supporter of the Liverpool ministry.
He lost his seat in the 1806 general election, but regained it at the 1807 general election. He was re-elected in 1812. He again lost his seat in the 1818 general election to Radical candidate Joseph Hume.
In 1824, he became Tory MP for Portarlington in Ireland where he sat until 1830.
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Who was James Farquhar?
British politician (1764-1833)
When was James Farquhar born?
James Farquhar was born on 1 August 1764.
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James Farquhar died on 4 September 1833.
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James Farquhar was a politician.
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James Farquhar was British.
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· DBpedia: James Farquhar (MP)
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