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Pillans, James (Regent, University of Edinburgh)

 Person

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Dates

  • Existence: fl1644 - 1681

Biography

James Pillans was appointed Regent at Edinburgh University of Edinburgh in November 1644 and was classed as Professor of Humanity. On 29 November 1652, he was elected Professor of Philosophy, to succeed Andrew Suttie. He resigned in April 1681.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

"E. Divines, Metaphysicians, Philologists", 1805-1899

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1997/1
Scope and Contents This volume is entitled "E. Divines, Metaphysicians, Philologists" and contains 175 items: 118 autograph letters and documents 57 portraits, comprising 40 albumen print photographs, 16 engravings, and 1 lithograph. Ainger, Alfred. ALS to Katharine Lyell. 9 February 1885. 2 pp. Ainger is best known for his memoirs of English authors. Declining a dinner invitation, saying that being in Hampstead Heath he...
Dates: 1805-1899
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Albums containing autograph letters to Sir Charles Lyell and family, and portraits of the writers, compiled by Leonard Lyell