James Maitland, 9th Earl of Lauderdale

James Maitland, 9th Earl of Lauderdale (12 May 1784 – 22 August 1860), styled Viscount Maitland between 1789 and 1839, was a British peer and Whig politician.[1]

Background and education

Lauderdale was the son of James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale, and Eleanor, daughter of Anthony Todd. He was educated at Eton and the University of Edinburgh.

Political career

Lauderdale sat as Member of Parliament for Camelford from 1806 to 1807, for Richmond, Yorkshire, from 1818 to 1820 and for Appleby from 1828 to 1832. In 1839 he succeeded his father in the earldom and entered the House of Lords. He also served as Lord Lieutenant of Berwickshire between 1841 and 1860.

Family

Thirlstane Castle, Borders

Lord Lauderdale died at Thirlestane Castle, Berwickshire, in August 1860, aged 76. He was unmarried and was succeeded in the earldom by his younger brother, Admiral Sir Anthony Maitland.[2]

References

  1. ^ "MAITLAND, James, Visct. Maitland (1784-1860)". History of Parliament Trust. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  2. ^ Lundy, Darryl. "thepeerage.com". The Peerage.[unreliable source]
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Camelford
1806–1807
With: Robert Adair 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Richmond, Yorkshire
1818–1820
With: Hon. Thomas Dundas 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Appleby
1828–1832
With: Henry Tufton 1826–1832
Charles Henry Barham 1832 		Constituency abolished
Honorary titles
Preceded by Lord Lieutenant of Berwickshire
1841–1860 		Succeeded by
Peerage of Scotland
Preceded by Earl of Lauderdale
1839–1860 		Succeeded by