Playfair, James

Education

Student United College 1754-1757. (Ternar). Rejected in bursary comp., 1754.

Student St Mary’s College 1757-1762. Table bursar, 1759.

D.D. 3.7.1779.

Principal of United College, St Andrews 12.12.1799 - 26.5.1819.

Birth/childhood

Born 7.12.1736 son of George Playfair, farmer, Knowhead of Bendochy and Jean Roger.

Career

Also at Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities [Glasgow University, Edinburgh University].

Minister Newtyle 1770-1777. Meigle 1777-1799. Minister of St Leonards in conjunction with Principalship 1800-1819.

Principal of United College, St Andrews 12.12.1799 - 26.5.1819. [St Andrews University]

Historiographer to the Prince of Wales.

Publications. F.R.S.E. F.S.A. Scot.

[Father of Hugh Lyon Playfair, James Playfair, United College 1805-1809 and William Davidson Playfair. Grandfather of David Playfair, St Mary's College 1833-1837]

Death

Died at Dalmarnock 26.5.1819.

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