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William Robertson
About
British historian, minister of religion, and principal of the University of Edinburgh (1721-1793)
Quick Facts
- Name
- William Robertson
- Born
- 1721-09-19
- Died
- 1793-06-11
- Occupation
- historian / writer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain / United Kingdom
- Birthplace
- Borthwick
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseMary NisbetFrom 1751-08-11
Family
- FatherWilliam Robertson
- MotherEleanor Pitcairn
- ChildWilliam Robertson
- ChildMary Robertson
- ChildEleanor Robertson
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
2 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh | Received |
| — | Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland | Received |
Education
- University of Edinburgh
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q1113461 ↗
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