James Mackintosh

Sir James Mackintosh FRS FRSE (24 October 1765 – 30 May 1832) was a Scottish jurist, Whig politician and Whig historian. His studies and sympathies embraced many interests. He was trained as a doctor and barrister, and worked also as a journalist, judge, administrator, professor, philosopher and politician.

For the New Zealand politician, see James Mackintosh (politician).
Not to be confused with James McIntosh (disambiguation), Jamie Mackintosh, or Robert James Mackintosh.

Sir James Mackintosh
Sir James Mackintosh
—by Sir Thomas Lawrence.
Born(1765-10-24)24 October 1765
Aldourie, Inverness-shire
Died30 May 1832(1832-05-30) (aged 66)
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
EducationUniversity of Aberdeen
University of Edinburgh
Occupation(s)Political philosopher and politician
Political partyWhig
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