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John Clerk of Eldin

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

  • Fame39.5
  • Momentum11.8
  • Wikipedia157
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Lived 1728–1812, aged 84
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  • Era
    1728–1812
    Aged 84
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Updated 2026-08-26

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.

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39.5
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Momentum11.8
Historical3.9
Now attention65.5
Source confidence25.0
Completeness60.0
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