Robison, John, 1739-1805

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Dates:
Birth 1739-02-04
Death 1805-01-30
Gender:
Male
Britons,
English,

Biographical notes:

Scientific writer and mathematical philosopher.

Professor of natural philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, 1773-1805, and first general secretary of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

From the description of Letter : Edinburgh, to Hon[ora]ble Sir, 1790 Feb. 13. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 39880381

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Subjects:

  • College teachers
  • College teachers
  • Indians of North America
  • Manuscripts, Scottish
  • Meat

Occupations:

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Places:

  • Scotland--Edinburgh (as recorded)
  • Hudson Bay (as recorded)