Background
Lauderdale was the son of James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale, and Eleanor, daughter of Anthony Todd.
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James Maitland
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He was educated at Eton and the University of Edinburgh.
Career
In 1839 he succeeded his father in the earldom and entered the House of Lords. He also served as Lord Lieutenant of Berwickshire between 1841 and 1860. Lord Lauderdale died at Thurlestane Castle, Berwickshire, in August 1860, aged 76.
Membership
3rd United Kingdom Parliament. 6th United Kingdom Parliament. 8th United Kingdom Parliament.
9th United Kingdom Parliament.
10th United Kingdom Parliament]
Lauderdale sat as Member of Parliament for Camelford from 1806 to 1807, for Richmond, Yorkshire, from 1818 to 1820 and for Appleby from 1828 to 1832.
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Nationality
United Kingdom