Jackson, Thomas

Education

Professor of Natural Philosophy 29.6.1809-17.2.1837. [St Andrews University] [University professor]

Taught Greek classes Session 1819-1820.

Birth/childhood

Born 16.12.1773 eldest son of Thomas Jackson, farmer, Waterhead, Carsphairn and Mary Wilson.

Career

Studied Glasgow University M.A. 1794, LL.D. 1810.

Substitute for James Brown at Glasgow University.

Rector Ayr Academy 1799-1809. [Teacher]

F.R.S.E. 1816.

Professor of Natural Philosophy 29.6.1809-17.2.1837. [St Andrews University] [University professor]

Taught Greek classes Session 1819-1820. [St Andrews University]

Publications

Death

Died 17.2.1837.

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