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| + | The Chair of Natural Philosophy formed part of the [[Faculty of Arts]] when it was established as a distinct entity in 1708. The first Professor, [[Robert Stewart (1675–1758)]] had among his students for 1724, [[David Hume (1711-1776)]]. He was succeeded by his son, [[John Stewart (d1759)]]. | ||
== Professors of Natural Philosophy == | == Professors of Natural Philosophy == | ||
| − | Robert Stewart | + | [[Sir Robert Stewart (1675–1758)]], 1708-1742 |
| − | John Stewart, | + | [[John Stewart (d1759)]], 1742-1759, son of previous |
| − | [[Adam Ferguson (1733-1816)]] | + | Both were Baronets of [[Sir James Steuart Denham of Coltness and Westshields (1744-1839)|Coltness]] (4th and 5th respectively) but neither assumed the title. |
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| + | [[Adam Ferguson (1733-1816)]], 1759-1764 | ||
James Russell, May 23, 1764 | James Russell, May 23, 1764 | ||
Revision as of 18:54, 7 June 2014
The Chair of Natural Philosophy formed part of the Faculty of Arts when it was established as a distinct entity in 1708. The first Professor, Robert Stewart (1675–1758) had among his students for 1724, David Hume (1711-1776). He was succeeded by his son, John Stewart (d1759).
Professors of Natural Philosophy
Sir Robert Stewart (1675–1758), 1708-1742
John Stewart (d1759), 1742-1759, son of previous
Both were Baronets of Coltness (4th and 5th respectively) but neither assumed the title.
Adam Ferguson (1733-1816), 1759-1764
James Russell, May 23, 1764
John Robison (1739-1805), March 9. 1774
John Playfair (1748-1819), March 30, 1805
Sir John Leslie (1766-1832), November 5, 1819
James David Forbes, February 23, 1833