Liston, Robert, Sir, 1742-1836 (Scottish tutor and diplomat)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1742 - 1836
Biography
The Right Honourable Sir Robert Liston was a Scottish diplomat who was born in Kirkliston in 1742. He studied languages at the University of Edinburgh and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1784. His linguistic skills led to a career in the diplomatic service, in both Europe and America.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
MS 226: Lexikon by Pseudo-Zonaras, 15th-16th century
Item
Identifier: MS 226
Contents
The Lexikon traditionally attributed to the Byzantine chronicler John Zonaras (12th century) is now believed to be spurious. The beginning of the text contained in this manuscript is incomplete.
Dates:
15th-16th century