UK Elections Info

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Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Born: 10 August 1845

Died: 1 February 1909

Baron Robertson - 21 September 1891

Baron Robertson of Forteviot - 14 November 1899

Member of Privy Council - 1888

Solicitor General for Scotland	1885	1886
Solicitor General for Scotland	1886	1891
Lord President of the Court of Session	21 September 1891	21 November 1899

6 April 1880	Linlithgowshire	Conservative Party	256	25.52
28 November 1885	Bute	Conservative Party	1,374	55.76
14 July 1886	Bute	Conservative Party	1,364	62.48
1886 Appointment of James Robertson as Solicitor-General for Scotland.
12 August 1886	Bute	Conservative Party	Unopposed
21 September 1891 Resignation of James Robertson on appointment as Lord Justice General and Lord President of the Court of Session.