Duff, James
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| Dates | 1754-84 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Scotland | ||
| Marriage | Dorothea Sinclair | ||
| Issue | at least one son | ||
| Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Second Earl of Fife in the Irish peerage (1763). Stood for general election for Banffshire (1754). At by-election of 1754 agreed to transfer Duff interest from Abercromby, James to Mitchell, Andrew in return for other favours from Duke of Newcastle. Did not long remain faithful to Newcastle, joining Pitt and Grenville in opposition. Returned unopposed 1761, attaching himself to, and remaining a faithful supporter of Grenville. Was abroad for quite a bit of parliamentary career. Gave up seat of Banffshire to his son in 1784 but stood for Elginshire seat (1784-90). Died 1809. Son of Duff, William.
