Alexander Brodie (1697–1754)

Alexander Brodie, 19th of that Ilk (17 August 1697 – 9 March 1754) was a Scottish politician and clan chief who served as the Lord Lyon King of Arms from 1727 to 1754. Born in Moray, Scotland into a Highland family, he also sat in the British House of Commons from 1720 to 1754, representing the constituencies of Elginshire, Caithness and Inverness Burghs. In addition to serving as the clan chief of Clan Brodie, he also regulated the heraldry of Scotland as the most junior of the Scottish Great Officers of State.

For other people named Alexander Brodie, see Alexander Brodie (disambiguation).

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