James Graham, 4th Duke of Montrose
James Graham, 4th Duke of Montrose, KT, PC (16 July 1799 – 30 December 1874), styled Marquess of Graham until 1836, of Buchanan Castle in Stirlingshire (re-built by him in 1852–8) and 45 Belgrave Square in London, was a British Conservative politician.
The Duke of Montrose KT PC | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster | |
| In office 26 February 1858 – 11 June 1859 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | The Earl of Derby |
| Preceded by | Matthew Talbot Baines |
| Succeeded by | Sir George Grey, Bt |
| Postmaster General | |
| In office 19 July 1866 – 1 December 1868 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Prime Minister | The Earl of Derby Benjamin Disraeli |
| Preceded by | The Lord Stanley of Alderley |
| Succeeded by | Marquess of Hartington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 July 1799 |
| Died | 30 December 1874 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Hon. Caroline Horsley-Beresford
(m. 1836) |
| Children | Douglas Graham, 5th Duke of Montrose |
| Parent(s) | James Graham, 3rd Duke of Montrose Lady Caroline Montagu |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
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