About James Stewart
Lived 1699 – 1768 (aged 68–69). James Stewart was an English and British politician.
James Stewart ( – 27 April 1768) was a Scottish soldier and politician.
He was the second son of James Stewart, 5th Earl of Galloway and his wife Lady Catherine Montgomerie, daughter of Alexander Montgomerie, 9th Earl of Eglinton.
He was educated at Eton, and served as an officer in the Scots Guards for over 30 years, becoming a Lieutenant-General in 1758.
He was a member of parliament (MP) in the Parliament of Great Britain for 27 years, representing Wigtown Burghs 1734–1741 and 1747–1754 and Wigtownshire 1741–1747 and 1754–1761.
His younger brother William was also an MP for Wigtown Burghs.
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Who was James Stewart?
British Army general
When was James Stewart born?
James Stewart was born in 1699.
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James Stewart died on 27 April 1768.
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James Stewart was a politician.
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James Stewart was English and British.
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