James Mackintosh

Sir James Mackintosh
Sir James Mackintosh —by Sir Thomas Lawrence.
Born	(1765-10-24)24 October 1765 Aldourie, Inverness-shire, Scotland
Died	30 May 1832(1832-05-30) (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.