Robertson, Dr. William

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Dr. William Robertson

1721-1793

Dr. William Robertson

(19 September 1721 − 11 June 1793)

Scottish historian (1721-1793), principal of Edinburgh University from 1762 and royal historiographer of Scotland from 1764. His works include histories of Scotland, Charles V and America; the first eight books of the latter appeared in 1777. (BCW 2:542).

Some links:

• Quotes: Zirkoff, Boris
• CTD article in Russian: Робертсон, Уильям
• Other resources: Russian BTS: card data

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Lifetime: 1721-1793
Shortly: Scottish historian (1721-1793), principal of Edinburgh University from 1762 and royal historiographe...