NAME AUTHORITIES: LOC: Fergusson, Robert, 1768-1838 DNB: Fergusson, Robert Cutlar (1768–1838), judge LBT ID: RoFergu1838 VIAF ID: 51539561 LOC ID: nr90016360 | B/BAP: 1768 DIED: 1838-11-16 |
SOURCES: DNB; Virtual International Authority File; LOC Name Authority File | |
A radical in his youth, he emigrated to India and was king's advocate in Calcutta
(1818-25); upon his return to Scotland he was MP for Kirkcudbright (1826-38), judge
advocate-general, and a director of the East India Company (1830-35). | |