Duncan Kirkland McRae | |
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| United States Consul to Paris, France | |
| In office 1853–57 | |
| President | Franklin Pierce |
| United States District Attorney for North Carolina | |
| In office 1843–50 | |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Commons for Cumberland County | |
| In office 1842–43 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 16, 1820 Fayetteville, North Carolina |
| Died | February 12, 1888 (aged 67) Brooklyn, New York |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, New York City |
| Political party | Democrats |
| Other political affiliations | Whigs Independent Democrat |
| Spouse | Louise Virginia Henry McRae |
| Profession | lawyer, courier, newspaper editor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1862 |
| Rank |  Colonel (CSA) |
| Commands | 5th North Carolina Infantry Regiment Garland's Brigade |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Duncan Kirkland McRae (August 16, 1820 – February 12, 1888) was an American politician from North Carolina. After studying law, he served as attorney, diplomat and state legislator. He was an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War, the wounds received in it complicating his later life. McRae was also a newspaper editor.