Craigie, Robert

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Dates 1742-7
Location London
Vocation Lawyer and politician
Place of Birth Perthshire
Marriage Barbara Stewart
Issue 2 sons, 1 daughter (at least)
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Called to the bar in 1710. Deputy to Robert Dundas, as solicitor-general for Scotland, thus linking him with the Squadrone. Appointed lord advocate (1742-6), at same time elected MP for Tain (Northern) Burghs. Appointed lord president of the court of session (1754-60). Died 1760.