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William Robertson (historian)
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William Robertson FRSE FSA Scot (19 September 1721 – 11 June 1793) was a Scottish historian, minister in the Church of Scotland, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh. "The thirty years during which [he] presided over the University perhaps represent the highest point in its history."[1] He made significant contributions to the writing of Scottish history and the history of Spain and Spanish America.[2] For his history of Spain, he was elected to Spain's Royal Academy of History.
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William Robertson | |
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Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh | |
In office 1 February 1762 – 11 June 1793 | |
Preceded by | John Gowdie |
Succeeded by | George Baird |
Personal details | |
Born | (1721-09-19)19 September 1721 Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland |
Died | 11 June 1793(1793-06-11) (aged 71) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Known for | Principal of the University of Edinburgh Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland Historiographer Royal |
Scientific career | |
Fields | History |
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He was Chaplain of Stirling Castle and one of the King's Chaplains in Scotland.