Family and Education
b. 6 Oct. 1776, 1st s. of Hon. Alexander Duff of Housedale, Echt, Aberdeen, 2nd surv. s. of William Duff., 1st Earl Fife [I], by Mary, da. of George Skene of Skene, Aberdeen and Careston, Angus. educ. by Dr Chapman at Inchdrewer, Banff 1783; Westminster 1789; Christ Church, Oxf. 1794; L. Inn 1794. m. 9 Sept. 1799, Maria Caroline, da. of John Manners of Grantham Grange, Lincs., s.p. Styled Visct. Macduff 1809-11; suc. fa. as 4th Earl Fife [I] 17 Apr. 1811; uncle George Skene to Skene and Careston 1827, GCH 1823; cr. Baron Fife [UK] 28 Apr. 1827; KT 3 Sept. 1827.
Offices Held
Ld. of bedchamber Jan. 1819–21, 1827–35.
Ld. lt. Banff 1813 – 56; grand master of freemasons [S] 1814 – 16.
Lt.-col. Inverness militia 1803 – 12.
Main residence: Duff House, Banff.
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Commons 1790-1820
Web Title
DUFF, James (1776-1857)
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