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William Robertson

British historian, minister of religion, and principal of the University of Edinburgh (1721-1793) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 71

William Robertson was a Scottish historian, cleric, and educator who served as Principal of the University of Edinburgh, Chaplain of Stirling Castle, and one of the King's Chaplains in Scotland.

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Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1721 to 1793 · aged 71