James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater

The Earl of Findlater
James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater.
Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland
In office
1713–1714
MonarchQueen Anne
Preceded byThe Marquess of Tweeddale
Succeeded byThe Earl of Seafield
Lord Chancellor of Scotland
In office
1702–1708
MonarchQueen Anne
Preceded byThe Earl of Marchmont
Succeeded byDavid Steel (as Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament)
Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
In office
1703–1704
MonarchQueen Anne
Preceded byThe Earl of Marchmont
Succeeded byThe Lord Ross
Personal details
Born11 July 1664
Died19 August 1730 (aged 66)
SpouseAnne Dunbar
Children4, including James
Parent(s)James Ogilvy, 3rd Earl of Findlater
Lady Anne Montgomerie

James Ogilvy, 4th Earl of Findlater and 1st Earl of Seafield, KT, PC (11 July 1664 – 19 August 1730) was a Scottish politician, prominent during the reign of Queen Anne. He was created Earl of Seafield in 1701 and was an active supporter of the 1707 Act of Union.


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