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Scottish soldier and politician
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Eton College
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James Stewart (c. 1699 – 27 April 1768) was a Scottish soldier and politician.
He was the second son of James Stewart, 5th Earl of Galloway and his wife Lady Catherine Montgomerie, daughter of Alexander Montgomerie, 9th Earl of Eglinton.
He was educated at Eton, and served as an officer in the Scots Guards for over 30 years, becoming a Lieutenant-General in 1758.
He was a member of parliament (MP) in the Parliament of Great Britain for 27 years, representing Wigtown Burghs 1734–41 and 1747–54 andWigtownshire 1741–47 and 1754–61.
His younger brother William was also an MP for Wigtown Burghs.
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- Edith, Lady Haden-Guest, STEWART, Hon. James (c.1699-1768), of Auchleand, Wigtown. in The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1754-1790 (1964).
- R. S. Lea, STEWART, Hon. James (c.1699-1768), of Auchleand, Wigtown. in The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1715-1754 (1970).
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Notable English Politicians
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1650 to 1699
Notable Scottish Politicians
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1650 to 1699
Notable English Military officers
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1650 to 1699
Notable Scottish Military officers
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1650 to 1699
Notable English Military personnels
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1650 to 1699
Notable Scottish Military personnels
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1650 to 1699
Notable English Soldiers
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1650 to 1699
Notable Scottish Soldiers
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1650 to 1699
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