Hugh Blair

Hugh Blair was a British philosopher, literary critic, writer, preacher, university teacher and publisher (1718–1800). He was born at Edinburgh.

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Formation and teaching

Hugh Blair studied at University of Edinburgh, University of St Andrews and Royal High School. The record notes the qualification Doctor of Divinity.

Identity

Hugh Blair is recorded as philosopher, literary critic, writer, preacher and university teacher. Hugh Blair is recorded as having received Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Hugh Blair is recorded with the citizenship of Kingdom of Great Britain.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Hugh Blair may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Hugh Blair is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q924515.

In detail

Hugh Blair studied at University of Edinburgh, University of St Andrews and Royal High School. the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Edinburgh. Employment is recorded with University of Edinburgh. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Chronology

  1. 1718Hugh Blair born at Edinburgh.
  2. 1718Hugh Blair was born in 1718 at Edinburgh.
  3. 1800Hugh Blair died at Edinburgh.
  4. 1800Hugh Blair died in 1800 at Edinburgh.

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Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Hugh Blair”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q924515: Hugh Blair

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