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Dr William Robertson
Kay, John, 1785, Etching
Dr William Robertson
Dr William Robertson
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The Rev. William Robertson, D. D., author of the 'History of scotland' and 'Charles V'
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Dr Robertson wearing a long coat and carrying a stick is walking along a rough path.
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Kay, John
Date
1785
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7.5 x 5 cm
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Etching
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
William Robertson was born in 1721 at Borthwick, Midlothian. After studying divinity at Edinburgh University he was appointed minister of the parish of Gladsmuir in East Lothian in 1743 and later of Greyfriars in Edinburgh.
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