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Apr 26, 1828 Died on 29 Jul 1913 (aged 85)
British politician
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About James Lamont
- Sir James Lamont, 1st Baronet (26 April 1828 – 29 July 1913) was a Scottish explorer, particularly known for his travels in the Arctic; he also travelled to Africa and the West Indies.
- He was a fellow of the Geological Society of London and the Royal Geographical Society.
- Lamont Island in the Franz Josef Land archipelago of Russia is named for him. He served as the Liberal member of parliament for Buteshire (1865–68).
- In 16 July 1910, he was created a Baronet of Knockdaw in the parish of Inverchaolain in the county of Argyll.
