William Robertson
William Robertson (1721–1793) was a British historian and writer.
Overview
Born at Borthwick in 1721, died at Edinburgh in 1793.
In detail
William Robertson studied at University of Edinburgh. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is history.
Employment is recorded with University of Edinburgh. Positions recorded include Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Membership is recorded of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences, Russian Academy of Sciences and Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1113461: William Robertson
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