About Patrick Abercromby
Lived 1656 – 1716 (aged 59–60). Patrick Abercromby was a Scottish physician, antiquarian, historian and translator.
Patrick Abercromby was a Scottish physician and antiquarian, noted for being physician to King James VII (II of England) and his fervent opposition to the Act of Union between Scotland and England.
Early life Patrick Abercromby was the third son of Alexander Abercromby of Fetterneir in Aberdeenshire, and brother of Francis Abercromby, who was created Lord Glasford by King James II. He was born at Forfar in 1656 apparently of a Roman Catholic family.
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Who was Patrick Abercromby?
Scottish antiquarian, physician
When was Patrick Abercromby born?
Patrick Abercromby was born in 1656 in Forfar.
When did Patrick Abercromby die?
Patrick Abercromby died in 1716.
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Patrick Abercromby was a physician, antiquarian, historian and translator.
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Patrick Abercromby was Scottish.
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· Wikipedia: Patrick Abercromby
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