# James Lamont

> James Lamont was a Scottish explorer and author, particularly known for his voyages in the Arctic in 1858-1859 and 1869-1871, which were the topic of his two books, Seasons with the Sea-Horse (1861) and Yachting in the Arctic Seas (1876). He was a fellow of the Geological Society of London and the Royal Geographical Society. He served as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Buteshire (1865-1868), and was created a baronet in 1910.

*British politician and explorer (1828-1913)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Born:** 1828-04-26
- **Died:** 1913-07-29
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

James Lamont was a Scottish explorer and author, particularly known for his voyages in the Arctic in 1858-1859 and 1869-1871, which were the topic of his two books, Seasons with the Sea-Horse (1861) and Yachting in the Arctic Seas (1876). He was a fellow of the Geological Society of London and the Royal Geographical Society. He served as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Buteshire (1865-1868), and was created a baronet in 1910.

## Fame
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## Sources
- [Sir James Lamont, 1st Baronet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_James_Lamont%2C_1st_Baronet)
- [James Lamont](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Lamont)
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6137736)

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