James Macrae | |
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President of Fort St George (Madras) | |
In office 15 January 1725 – 14 May 1730 | |
Preceded by | Nathaniel Elwick |
Succeeded by | George Morton Pitt |
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Born | 1677 Ayrshire, Scotland |
Died | July 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.