Robert Baikie
Robert Baikie († April 4, 1817 ) was a Scottish politician.
Life
Robert Baikie came from an influential family on the Orkney Islands who enjoyed a high reputation in the island's capital, Kirkwall , but also in the hinterland. He was born the first son of James Baikie of Tankerness and his wife Janet . His mother came from the line of the Douglas clan , in which the title of Earl of Morton was inherited. James Baikie, however, was Provost of Kirkwall. On September 12, 1785, Baikie married Mary Balfour , with whom he fathered four sons and three daughters. He died on April 4, 1817.
Political career
Due to his military obligations, Thomas Dundas ran in the general election in 1780 no longer for the mandate of the constituency of Orkney and Shetland . Baikie received government support as early as 1779 when he was paid £ 300 from the royal coffers to encourage a successful election campaign. With eleven votes to five against, Baikie prevailed over Charles Dundas , Thomas Dundas' younger brother, and moved into the British House of Commons . Although a further £ 315 support was paid out on February 16, 1781, Baikie's mandate fell on February 23 by petitioning Charles Dundas. Another £ 2,300 went in July of that year. In the general election in 1784, Baikie stood again with government support against his predecessor Thomas Dundas, but lost with twelve to seven votes.
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Baikie, Robert |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Scottish politician, member of the House of Commons |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 18th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 4, 1817 |