About Walter Buchanan
Lived 1797 – 1877 (aged 79–80). Walter Buchanan was a British politician and merchant.
Walter Buchanan (1797 – 1877) was a British Whig and Liberal politician.
Buchan was elected Whig MP for Glasgow at a by-election in 1857—caused by the resignation of John MacGregor—and, becoming a Liberal in 1859, held the seat until 1865 when he did not seek re-election.
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Who was Walter Buchanan?
politician
When was Walter Buchanan born?
Walter Buchanan was born in 1797.
When did Walter Buchanan die?
Walter Buchanan died in 1877.
What was Walter Buchanan's occupation?
Walter Buchanan was a politician and merchant.
What nationality was Walter Buchanan?
Walter Buchanan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Buchanan (MP)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Buchanan. https://biography.guide/walter-buchanan/
MLA: "Walter Buchanan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-buchanan/.
Chicago: "Walter Buchanan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-buchanan/.
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