Hector Boece
Scottish philosopher and historian (1465–1536) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hector Boece (/ˈbɔɪs/; also spelled Boyce or Boise; 1465–1536), known in Latin as Hector Boecius or Boethius, was a Scottish philosopher and historian, and the first Principal of King's College in Aberdeen, a predecessor of the University of Aberdeen.
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Hector Boece | |
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Born | 1465 Dundee, Scotland |
Died | 1536 (aged 70–71) Aberdeen, Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
Alma mater | University of St Andrews |
Occupation | Philosopher |
Notable work | Lives of the Bishops of Mortlach and Aberdeen History of Scotland |
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