About Thomas Robertson
Thomas Robertson was a British christian minister, author and historian.
Thomas Robertson (c.1745–15 November 1799) was an 18th-century Scottish minister and historian who co-founded the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1783.
Life
He studied divinity at the University of Edinburgh and was licensed to preach by the Church of Scotland in 1775, marrying Jane Jackson in the same year. He was minister first in Lauder then in Dalmeny.
He died in Dalmeny on 15 November 1799.
Publications
The History of Mary Queen of Scots (1795)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Robertson?
Church of Scotland minister and author
When did Thomas Robertson die?
Thomas Robertson died in 1799.
What was Thomas Robertson's occupation?
Thomas Robertson was a christian minister, author and historian.
What nationality was Thomas Robertson?
Thomas Robertson was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Thomas Robertson
· DBpedia: Thomas Robertson (minister)
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