James Price facts for kids

James Price is a name shared by several interesting people! When you see a page like this, it means the name belongs to more than one person or place. Let's learn about some of them.

People in Politics

Many people named James Price have been involved in politics, helping to lead their communities and countries.

Canadian and American Leaders

• James Hervey Price (1797–1882) was an important Canadian lawyer and political leader. He helped shape the laws and government in Canada during his time.
• James Hubert Price (1878–1943) was an American politician who became a governor. A governor is like the main leader of a state, similar to a mayor for a city, but for a whole state.
• James Latimer Price (1840–1912) was an American politician from Ohio. He was also a judge, which means he worked in the legal system, making decisions in court cases.

Politicians from Other Countries

• James Price (Australian politician) (1864–1910) was a politician from Australia. He worked to represent the people of his area in the Australian government.
• James Price (of Monachty) (1571–?) and James Price (of Pilleth) (1571–1641) were both Members of Parliament (MPs) in Wales. An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in their country's parliament, which is like a big meeting place where laws are made.

Sports Stars

Some James Prices have made their mark in the world of sports!

Cricket and Football Players

• James Price (cricketer) (born 1992) is a cricketer from South Africa. Cricket is a popular bat-and-ball game, especially in countries like South Africa, England, and India.
• James Price (footballer) (1896–1970) was a Scottish footballer. He played as a defender, which means his job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.
• Jamie Price (born 1981) is an English footballer. He also played as a defender, helping his team protect their goal.

Other Interesting People

Beyond politics and sports, other James Prices have contributed to different fields.

Scientists and Artists

• James Price (chemist) (1752–1783) was a British chemist. Chemists study what things are made of and how they react with each other.
• James Price (composer) (born 1959) is a Danish composer and conductor. A composer writes music, and a conductor leads an orchestra or choir, helping them play or sing together.

Places Named James Price

Sometimes, places are named after important people.

• James Price Point is a place in Western Australia. It's a coastal area known for its natural beauty.

See also

• Jim Price (disambiguation)