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James Watson

1748 – 1796

Politician, FRS;

Politician Lawyer

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About James Watson

Lived 1748 – 1796 (aged 47–48). James Watson was a British politician and lawyer.

James Watson (1748 – 2 May 1796) was an English politician who was Member of Parliament for Bridport from 1790 to 1795.

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Important facts

Born

1748

Birth century

18th century

Died

2 May 1796

Occupation

Politician, lawyer

Nationality

Kingdom of Great Britain

Education

University of Edinburgh, Inner Temple, Lincoln's Inn

Positions held

Member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain

Awards

Knighthood

Also known as

Sir James Eatson

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James Watson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was James Watson?

politician, FRS; (1748 - 1796)

When was James Watson born?

James Watson was born in 1748.

When did James Watson die?

James Watson died on 2 May 1796.

What was James Watson's occupation?

James Watson was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was James Watson?

James Watson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Watson

· Wikidata: Q21165422

· DBpedia: James Watson (Bridport MP)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Watson. https://biography.guide/james-watson-politician-1748/

MLA: "James Watson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-watson-politician-1748/.

Chicago: "James Watson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-watson-politician-1748/.

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