Background
Born at Kinnaird, Angus, he was the son of Sir David Carnegie, 4th Baronet and Agnes Murray Elliot, daughter of Andrew Elliot.
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James Carnegie
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He was educated at home and at Eton College.
Career
In 1805 at the age of six, he succeeded his father as baronet. In 1818, Carnegie began his Grand Tour, first visiting France, Germany and Italy, then Spain and Holland in the following year. He was a Deputy Lieutenant of Forfarshire.
In 1847, he petitioned the restoration of the forfeited titles Lord Carnegie and Earl of Southesk, however after assessment by the Committee of Privileges his claim was not followed up.
While again on travels through France and Italy, Carnegie met Charlotte Lysons, second daughter of Reverend Daniel Lysons. Carnegie died intestate at Kinnaird Castle, Brechin.
Membership
9th United Kingdom Parliament]
Carnegie entered the British House of Commons in 1830 and sat as Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Aberdeen Burghs until the following year.
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United Kingdom