James Buller (9 November 1772 – 14 November 1830) was a British politician and Member of Parliament for West Looe between 1802 and 1805 and a further term between 1806 and 1812.

Early life

Buller was educated at

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and the

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, being

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in 1795. He married his wife Mary on 23 June 1795. Buller served as a Commissioner of Bankruptcy between until 1807.

Parliamentary career

Buller was elected as the MP for West Looe at the 1802 general election, standing down in

1805 After thirteen years the First French Empire abolished the French Republican Calendar in favour of the Gregorian calendar. Events January–March * January 11 – The Michigan Territory is created. * February 7 – King Anouvong become ...

to allow Ralph Daniell to take a seat. In

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, he re-stood for the seat taking over from Quintin Dick. Following his leaving Parliament, Buller served as the Clerk in Ordinary to the Privy Council from January 1812 until his death in 1830.

Personal life

James Buller was the third son of John Buller, coming from the

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with long ties to Parliament.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Buller, James II 1772 births 1830 deaths James UK MPs 1802–1806 UK MPs 1806–1807 UK MPs 1807–1812 Alumni of the University of Westminster Members of the Inner Temple Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for West Looe Lords of the Admiralty