Robert Craigie

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For the British ambassador in Japan, 1937-1941, see Robert Craigie (diplomat).

Robert Craigie (1685 - 10 March 1760) was a Scottish politician and judge.

On 2 April 1742 he was elected Member of Parliament for the Tain Burghs constituency in northern Scotland. He continued to represent this seat until the general election of 1747, when he did not seek re-election.

Admitted as an advocate in 1710, he was appointed Lord Advocate in 1742 and Lord President of the Court of Session in 1754.

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Legal Offices
Preceded by Charles Erskine	Lord Advocate 1742–1746	Succeeded by William Grant
Preceded by Robert Dundas	Lord President of the Court of Session 1754–1760	Succeeded by Robert Dundas

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