Sir James Mackintosh | |
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 Sir James Mackintosh —by Sir Thomas Lawrence. | |
| Born | 24 October 1765 Aldourie, Inverness-shire, Scotland |
| Died | 30 May 1832 (aged 66) |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Education | University of Aberdeen University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation(s) | Political philosopher and politician |
| Political party | Whig |
Sir James Mackintosh FRS FRSE (24 October 1765 – 30 May 1832) was a Scottish jurist, Whig politician and Whig historian. His studies and sympathies embraced many interests. He was trained as a doctor and barrister, and worked also as a journalist, judge, administrator, professor, philosopher and politician.