Young, John

Education

Studied at St Salvator’s College - matriculated 1721, M.A. 1725. Divinity student St Mary’s College 1725-1728.

[Regent in Philosophy St Salvator’s College 8.6.1733 - 24.6.1747.]

Professor of Moral Philosophy United College 24.6.1747 - 30.12.1772 (died).

Birth/childhood

Born c. 1706 son of William Young, Provost of St Salvator’s College and [ ].

Career

Governor to John Hall son to Sir James Hall.

[Regent in Philosophy St Salvator’s College 8.6.1733 - 24.6.1747.] [St Andrews University]

Professor of Moral Philosophy United College 24.6.1747 - 30.12.1772 (died). [St Andrews University] [University professor]

Death

[Died 30.12.1772.]

Sources

  • UYSL516:1727/25
  • Percival Stockdale, Memoirs (London, 1809)