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Sir James Graham, 1st Baronet, of Kirkstall

1753 – 1825

British Tory politician

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Lived 1753 – 1825 (aged 71). Sir James Graham, 1st Baronet, of Kirkstall was a British politician.

Sir James Graham, 1st Baronet (18 November 1753 – 21 March 1825) was a British Tory politician.

He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Cockermouth at the 1802 general election, but resigned that seat in 1805 to stand for Wigtown Burghs, where he was elected in July 1805.

At the 1806 general election he was returned as an MP for Cockermouth, and held that seat until his death in 1825, aged 71.

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Important facts

Born
18 November 1753
Birth century
18th century
Died
21 March 1825
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Positions held
Member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
James Graham, Sir James Graham, 1st Bt.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir James Graham, 1st Baronet, of Kirkstall?

British Tory politician

When was Sir James Graham, 1st Baronet, of Kirkstall born?

Sir James Graham, 1st Baronet, of Kirkstall was born on 18 November 1753.

When did Sir James Graham, 1st Baronet, of Kirkstall die?

Sir James Graham, 1st Baronet, of Kirkstall died on 21 March 1825.

What was Sir James Graham, 1st Baronet, of Kirkstall's occupation?

Sir James Graham, 1st Baronet, of Kirkstall was a politician.

What nationality was Sir James Graham, 1st Baronet, of Kirkstall?

Sir James Graham, 1st Baronet, of Kirkstall was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir James Graham, 1st Baronet, of Kirkstall

· Wikidata: Q7527426

· DBpedia: Sir James Graham, 1st Baronet, of Kirkstall

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