James Dalrymple, 1st Viscount Stair was a Scottish lawyer and statesman, and a key influence on the Scottish Enlightenment. He was a leading figure of Scottish law, "and also one of the greatest thinkers on law across Europe has ever produced".

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Occupation: judge, politician, non-fiction writer
Position held: Member of the Parliament of Scotland, Lord President of the Court of Session, Lord President of the Court of Session, Member of the Parliament of Scotland
Born: May 1619
Died: November 29, 1695

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James Dalrymple, 1st Viscount of Stair

Scottish viscount (1619-1695)

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About James Dalrymple, 1st Viscount of Stair

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Occupation: judge, politician, non-fiction writer
Position held: Member of the Parliament of Scotland, Lord President of the Court of Session, Lord President of the Court of Session, Member of the Parliament of Scotland
Born: May 1619
Died: November 29, 1695

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