Adamson, John

Education

Student United College 1753-1757. Cupar bursar, 1754. M.A. 2.5.1757.

Student St Mary’s College . Listed for Exchequer bursary, 1758.

D.D. 6.12.1777.

Professor of Civil and Natural History 16.4.1793 - death [16.4.1793-20.8.1808] (in conjunction with ministry).

Birth/childhood

Baptised 25.4.1742 younger son of Laurence Adamson, schoolmaster, Leuchars, afterwards factor, St Mary’s College and Mary Robertson. [Teacher]

Career

Licensed by St Andrews presbytery 1763.

Minister Kilmany 1764-1772. St Andrews 2nd charge 1772-1779. St Andrews 1st charge 1779 - 20.8.1808(died).

Publications

Professor of Civil and Natural History 16.4.1793 - death [16.4.1793-20.8.1808] (in conjunction with ministry). [St Andrews University] [University professor]

Death

[Died 20.8.1808.]

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