William Robertson (1721 - 1793)
1721-09-19Borthwick, Scotland1793-07-11Edinburgh, ScotlandUnited Kingdom, Scotland
William Robertson
William Robertson 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.Date and place of birt: | 19 september 1721, Borthwick, Scotland |
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Date and place of death: | 11 july 1793, Edinburgh, Scotland |
Nationality: | United Kingdom, Scotland |
Period of activity: | XVIII century |
Specialization: | Historian |