James Coutts (MP)
James Coutts | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Edinburgh | |
| In office 1762–1768 | |
| Preceded by | George Lind |
| Succeeded by | Sir Lawrence Dundas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 March 1733 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 15 February 1778 (aged 44) Gibraltar |
| Spouse |
Mary Peagrum (after 1755) |
| Relations | Thomas Coutts (brother) |
| Children | Frances Coutts |
| Parent(s) | Jean Steuart Coutts John Coutts |
| Education | Royal High School, Edinburgh |
James Coutts (10 March 1733 – 15 February 1778) was a Scottish politician, merchant and founder of the Coutts & Co. bank.