Carnegie, James

Education

LL.D. 14.4.1892.

Birth/childhood

Born 16.11.1827 son of Sir James Carnegie Bt. [baronet] of Kinnaird and Charlotte Lysons.

Career

Succeeded his father 1849. Became 9th Earl of Southesk in 1855 by getting attainder repealed.

Antiquarian, poet and traveller.

Publications

Saskatchewan and the Rocky Mountains. A diary and narrative of travel, sport, and adventure... (Edinburgh: Edmonston & Douglas, 1875)

Death

Died 21.2.1905.

Sources

  • Burke, Peerage
  • Edinburgh Academy Reg.