William Robertson (historian)
(1721-1793)
Scottish 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." He made significant contributions to the writing of Scottish history and the history of Spain and Spanish America.
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19 September 1721 Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland
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11 June 1793 (aged 71) Edinburgh, Scotland
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| Zodiac | Virgo |
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