Alexander Forrester (politician)

Alexander Forrester (c. 1711 – 2 July 1787) was a British barrister and politician.

Forrester's family were Scottish Jacobites who went into exile in France with King James II. However, little is known about his parents.

He was educated at the Inner Temple, and became a successful barrister. After 1758, he specialised in cases before the House of Lords, including election petitions.

Forrester served as a Member of Parliament for several constituencies during his political career:

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