# John Clerk of Eldin

> John Clerk of Eldin FRSE FSAScot was a Scottish merchant, author, artist, geologist and landowner. The 7th son of Sir John Clerk of Penicuik, Bt, Clerk of Eldin was a figure in the Scottish Enlightenment, best remembered for his influential writings on naval tactics in the Age of Sail. A friend of geologist James Hutton, he was a brother-in-law of architect Robert Adam, and a great-great-uncle of physicist James Clerk Maxwell.

*Scottish merchant, naval author, artist, geologist and landowner; (1728-1812)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Writer / Author
- **Category:** Writers
- **Born:** 1728-12-10
- **Died:** 1812-05-10
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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- **Now attention:** 65.5 / 100
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- **Profile completeness:** 60.0 / 100

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