James Moffat
Scottish engraver who worked in India during the rule of the East Indian Company
About James Moffat
Lived 1775 – 1815 (aged 39–40). James Moffat was a British and Scottish artist.
James Moffat (1775–1815) was a Scottish engraver who worked in India during the rule of the East India Company.
Life
He was an ethnic Scotsman but he spent most of his life in India. He had a son named John Moffat who worked as a photographer.
Career
He arrived in Calcutta in 1789 and worked as an engraver there.
He joined the Calcutta Gazette in 1797.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Moffat?
Scottish engraver who worked in India during the rule of the East Indian Company (1775-1815)
When was James Moffat born?
James Moffat was born in 1775 in Edinburgh.
When did James Moffat die?
James Moffat died in 1815.
What was James Moffat's occupation?
James Moffat was an artist.
What nationality was James Moffat?
James Moffat was British and Scottish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Moffat (engraver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Moffat. https://biography.guide/james-moffat/
MLA: "James Moffat." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-moffat/.
Chicago: "James Moffat." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-moffat/.
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