James Moodie
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James Moodie (died 4 February 1724) of Orkney was a Scottish politician.
He was the second son of Royal Navy Captain James Moodie of Melsetter, Orkney. His mother was the daughter of James Douglas, 11th Earl of Morton.[1]
He was elected unopposed[2] as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Orkney and Shetland in 1715,[3] but was defeated at the 1722 election by his cousin George Douglas, later 13th Earl of Morton.[1]
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Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Orkney and Shetland 1715 – 1722 |
Succeeded by George Douglas |
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