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| − | Nephew of | + | Nephew of [[Mackenzie, George]], king's advocate (1677-86). Seems to have adopted uncle's exaggerated devotion to the crown and episcopalian church. Under patronage of the Earl of Cromarty appointed to a number of positions for Ross-shire. Active in local politics, serving in the Scottish Parliament for Ross-shire (1704-7). |
Elected MP for Inverness Burghs (1710), classified as an episcopal Tory. Involved in drafting a number of bills. By 1712 had become disillusioned with parliamentary affairs. Due to illness, possible that Mackenzie did not even attend the 1713 session. Did not stand for re-election. | Elected MP for Inverness Burghs (1710), classified as an episcopal Tory. Involved in drafting a number of bills. By 1712 had become disillusioned with parliamentary affairs. Due to illness, possible that Mackenzie did not even attend the 1713 session. Did not stand for re-election. | ||
Died 1760. | Died 1760. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:02, 16 June 2014
| Dates | 1710-13 | ||
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| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Inchcoulter, Balconie, Kiltearn, Ross-shire | ||
| Marriage | Anne Mackenzie | ||
| Issue | 2 sons, 5 daughters | ||
| Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Nephew of Mackenzie, George, king's advocate (1677-86). Seems to have adopted uncle's exaggerated devotion to the crown and episcopalian church. Under patronage of the Earl of Cromarty appointed to a number of positions for Ross-shire. Active in local politics, serving in the Scottish Parliament for Ross-shire (1704-7). Elected MP for Inverness Burghs (1710), classified as an episcopal Tory. Involved in drafting a number of bills. By 1712 had become disillusioned with parliamentary affairs. Due to illness, possible that Mackenzie did not even attend the 1713 session. Did not stand for re-election. Died 1760.
