About James Johnstone
Lived 1801 – 1888 (aged 86). James Johnstone was a British politician.
James Johnstone (4 July 1801 – 24 February 1888) was a Scottish Peelite politician.
He was the oldest of 8 sons of James Raymond Johnstone (died 1830) of Alva, who was the son of John Johnstone (1734–1795).
He was elected at a by-election in June 1851 as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Clackmannanshire and Kinross-shire. He was returned unopposed in 1852, and did not contest the 1857 election.
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Who was James Johnstone?
Scottish Liberal Party politician
When was James Johnstone born?
James Johnstone was born on 4 July 1801.
When did James Johnstone die?
James Johnstone died on 24 February 1888.
What was James Johnstone's occupation?
James Johnstone was a politician.
What nationality was James Johnstone?
James Johnstone was British.
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· DBpedia: James Johnstone (1801–1888)
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