Monboddo, James Burnett, Lord, 1714-1799

Variant names

Dates:

Birth 1714-10-25

Death 1799-05-26

Nationality: Britons,

Language: English,

Biographical notes:

Epithet: chandler

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Epithet: Colonel

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James Burnett, Lord Monboddo, was an eighteenth century Scottish judge, scholar of linguistic evolution and philosopher. Part of the Scottish Enlightenment, he lived in Edinburgh but was well-connected with London's literary scene, and corresponded with many European philosophers and scholars.

From the description of Letter by James Burnett, Lord Monboddo, Edinburgh, 1765 July 4 [manuscript]. [1765] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 697539185