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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelFile
Ref NoMARISCHAL/6/1/2/1/1
Alt Ref NoMSM 399
TitlePapers concerning the trail and appointment of Professor John Stewart appointment to Chair of Mathematics
Date1726 - 1727
Extent1 file
Administrative HistoryThe son of Robert Stewart, late provost of Aberdeen, John Stewart graduated MA from Marischal College in 1726. He was appointed to the chair of mathematics the following year, and was Dean of Faculty from 1761. He held both these posts until his death in 1766.
DescriptionPapers concerning the trail and appointment of Professor John Stewart appointment to Chair of Mathematics
Report: Mr Charles Gregorie, concerning the qualifications of Mr John Stuart, 1727; 'Note what seems to have been communed upon betwixt Mr Erskine his Majesties solicitor and Mr Garden of Troup anent settleing the Professor of Mathematicks in the College of New Aberdeen', 1726; Abstract of Mr Alexander Gordons letter to the Magistrates of Aberdeen anent the Professor of Mathematics, 1726
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