James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale, was Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland, a Scottish representative peer in the House of Lords. and a writer on political economy.
- Occupation
- diplomat, economist, politician, author
- Position held
- Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, ambassador, member of the House of Lords, 15th Parliament of Great Britain
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Born
- January 26, 1759
- Died
