Spence/[Spens], Nathaniel

Education

M.A. and M.D. 4.6.1773 probably on personal knowledge by the professors.

Birth/childhood

Born 17.4.1728 4th son of Thomas Spens of Lathallan and Janet Douglas.

Career

Apprenticed to John Douglas, surgeon, Edinburgh. [Surgeon]

Studied Edinburgh University - medical student at least 1746 and 1748.

F.R.C.P.E. 7.7.1774.

Practised Edinburgh. President R.C.P.E. 1794-1796. [Doctor]

Acquired estate of Craigsanquhar in 1792. [Landowner]

Death

Died at Craigsanquhar 21.6.1815.

Sources

  • Med. Reg. 1780
  • Raeburn portrait in Archers Hall
  • Burke, Landed gentry
  • Dundee Advertiser 7.7.1815