| Administrative History | John Farquhar, 1751 - 1826, Manufacturer of gunpowder in Ishapore in Bengal; Known benefactor and millionaire, but known for neglecting his London home and his personal appearance; He wished to leave money for King's and Marischal College in his will, however the will was declared invalid and the prerogative court decreet that he died intestate and his estate was divided between his siblings children; Details of the legal case surrounding the will can be found in the Asiatic Journal, vol 27, 1829; M.A. Marischal College, 1764 - 1768; |