Thomas Chalmers

Thomas Chalmers was a British mathematician, theologian, writer, university teacher, economist and philosopher (1780–1847). He was born at Anstruther and died at Edinburgh.

Also recorded as Reverend Dr. Thomas Chalmers; Dr. Thomas Chalmers.

Overview

Born at Anstruther in 1780, died at Edinburgh in 1847.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Reverend Dr. Thomas Chalmers and Dr. Thomas Chalmers. His recorded language was English. His recorded confession was Presbyterianism.

One child is recorded: Eliza Chalmers.

Formation and teaching

Thomas Chalmers studied at University of St Andrews and University of Edinburgh.

As a teacher, Thomas Chalmers is recorded in connection with Robert Murray M'Cheyne. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Career and activity

He was employed by University of Edinburgh and University of St Andrews. Recorded position is Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. He belonged to Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Catalogued works

41 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. The first 12 are listed here.

Pregethau seryddol : neu gyfres o bregethau ar grefydd ddatguddiedig yn ei chysylltiad a seryddiaeth ddiweddar. Seryddiaeth a'r Beibl : neu, Gyfres o ddarlithiau ar grefydd ddatguddiedig yn ei perthynas a seryddiaeth ddiweddar. History of the 15th Battalion, the Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment). A saga of Scotland. Sermons by the Late Thomas Chalmers, D. D. , LL. D. Lectures on the establishment and extension of national churches. An epic of glasgow. A call to the unconverted, now or never. Evidences of Christianity. Imitation of Christ, dated 1977. Juvenile Revival. Alexander Campbell : a Collection.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Chalmers, Thomas, D.D. (1780–1847), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018. Chalmers, Thomas, Religion Past and Present. 13. Thomas Reid to John Chalmers, The Edinburgh Edition of Thomas Reid: The Correspondence of Thomas Reid, 2002. 14. Lord Deskford to John Chalmers and Thomas Reid, The Edinburgh Edition of Thomas Reid: The Correspondence of Thomas Reid, 2002. Chalmers, Thomas Wightman, (29 April 1913–30 Aug. 1995), Who Was Who, 2007.

In detail

Thomas Chalmers studied at University of St Andrews and University of Edinburgh. Robert Murray M'Cheyne is recorded as having studied under Thomas Chalmers. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with University of Edinburgh and University of St Andrews. Positions recorded include Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Chronology

  1. 1780Thomas Chalmers born at Anstruther.
  2. 1847Thomas Chalmers died at Edinburgh.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Thomas Chalmers”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q563069: Thomas Chalmers

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