James Boswell

James Boswell (1740–1795) was a British diarist, writer and lawyer.

Also recorded as James Boswell I; James, I Boswell.

Overview

Born at Edinburgh in 1740, died at London in 1795.

In detail

James Boswell studied at University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow and Utrecht University. the recorded working language is English and French.

Employment is recorded with University of Edinburgh.

Works named in the authority record are The Life of Samuel Johnson.

Sources

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“James Boswell”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q335060: James Boswell
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