William Newbigging

William Robertson

1740–1803 (age 63)

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William Robertson was a distinguished historian whose scholarly works shaped Scottish intellectual discourse.

Harriet Siddons

1783–1844 (age 61)

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Harriet Siddons earned renown as a beloved tragedienne and leader of Edinburgh’s theatrical world.

Robert Boswell

1746–1804 (age 58)

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Robert Boswell was a Scottish preacher who served his congregation from the 1760s until his death in 1804.

Andrew Brown

1763–1834 (age 71)

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Andrew Brown was admired for his steady devotion to teaching and to the advancement of pupils in his care.

Alexander Murray

1775–1813 (age 38)

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Alexander Murray was a writer whose literary contributions enriched early nineteenth-century Scottish culture.

William Baillie-Hamilton

1803–1881 (age 78)

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William Baillie-Hamilton (1803–1881) was a naval officer of the Royal Navy.