About James Moodie
Lived 1700 – 1724. James Moodie was a politician.
James Moodie (died 4 February 1724) of Orkney was a British politician.
Moodie was the second son of Royal Navy Captain James Moodie of Melsetter, Orkney. His mother was the daughter of James Douglas, 11th Earl of Morton. but was defeated at the 1722 election by his cousin George Douglas, later 13th Earl of Morton.
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Who was James Moodie?
British politician (died 1724)
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James Moodie was born in 1700.
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James Moodie died on 4 February 1724.
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James Moodie was a politician.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Moodie. https://biography.guide/james-moodie/
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