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James Matheson
Scottish merchant and politician
Edinburgh, Scotland/Canton, China
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James Matheson was a Scottish merchant and member of the East India Company. He was born in 1784 in Edinburgh, Scotland, and died in 1864 in Canton, China. Matheson was a key figure in the opium trade in China and was known for his business acumen and his ability to navigate the complexities of Chinese politics.
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