James Macrae

James Macrae
President of Fort St George (Madras)
In office
15 January 1725 – 14 May 1730
Preceded byNathaniel Elwick
Succeeded byGeorge Morton Pitt
Personal details
Born1677
Ayrshire, Scotland
DiedJuly 1744 (aged 67)
Orangefield, South Ayrshire
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James Macrae (1677 – July 1744) was a Scottish seaman and administrator who served as the President of Fort St George from 1725 to 1730. He is known for naval exploits against the pirate Edward England and for reforming the administration of Madras Presidency.