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James Maitland, 8th earl of Lauderdale

Scottish politician
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Also known as: Baron Lauderdale of Thirlestane
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Born:
Jan. 26, 1759, Hatton (Haulton) House, Ratho parish, Midlothian, Scot.
Died:
Sept. 13, 1839, Thirlestane Castle, Berwickshire (aged 80)
Notable Works:
“Inquiry into the Nature and Origin of Public Wealth”
Subjects Of Study:
labour
saving
supply and demand
national debt
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James Maitland, 8th earl of Lauderdale (born Jan. 26, 1759, Hatton (Haulton) House, Ratho parish, Midlothian, Scot.—died Sept. 13, 1839, Thirlestane Castle, Berwickshire) was a Scottish politician and economic writer. Lauderdale was educated at the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. He was elected to the House of Commons (1780, 1784) where, in spite of his abilities, he ran into difficulties due to his volatile temper. He pursued what was initially a radical career in Parliament and displayed sympathies with the French Revolution. After his succession to his father’s title, Lauderdale served sporadically in the House of Lords, where he became ...(100 of 269 words)

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