M’Neil, Duncan

Education

Student United College 1805-1806 Lat. Jun.; Gk. Jun. 1806-1807 Lat. Prov.; Gk. Prov.; Log.; Math. Jun. 1807-1808 Lat. Prov.; Gk. Prov.; Ethics; Math Prov. (Secondar). M.A. 1809 (Quaestor’s accounts).

LL.D. 11.2.1854.

Birth/childhood

Born 20.8.1793 son of John McNeil of Colonsay and Hester McNeil.

Career

Solicitor General 1834-1835, 1841-1842. Dean of the Faculty of Advocates 1843-1851. M.P. for Argyllshire 1843-1851. [Politician, lawyer]

Lord of Session 1851. President of the Court of Session 1852-1867. Privy Councillor 1853. Baron Colonsay 1867. F.R.S.E. 1829.

Death

Died at Pau 31.1.1874.

Sources

  • F. Boase, Modern English Biography...1851-1900. 6v. (Truro, 1892-1921)
  • DNB