Dr William Robertson

Category

Library Item

Item no

13484

Title

The Rev. William Robertson, D. D., author of the 'History of scotland' and 'Charles V'

Description

Dr Robertson wearing a long coat and carrying a stick is walking along a rough path.

Artist / maker

Kay, John

Date

1785

Size

7.5 x 5 cm

Type

Etching

Location

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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Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

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