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The frivolous work of polished idleness.

James Mackintosh

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James Mackintosh
Age: 66 †
Born: 1765
Born: October 24
Died: 1832
Died: May 30
Historian
Philosopher
Physician
Politician
Scottish Politician
Sir James Mackintosh
Frivolous
Polished
Idleness
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