Grant, James (London)
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Dates | 1747-58, 1761-68 | ||
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Location | London | ||
Vocation | Politician | ||
Place of Birth | Castle Grant, Elgin | ||
Marriage | Jean Duff | ||
Issue | 7 sons, 7 daughters | ||
Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Only son of Grant, Ludovick. Educated at Westminster (1747-55) and Christ's College, Cambridge (1756-58). Entered public life under patronage of Lord Kinnoull and the archbishop of York, being elected MP for Elginshire (1761). Gave up his seat at the 1767 election to his uncle, Francis Grant. Died 1811.