William Robertson (historian), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Scottish historian, minister of religion, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh
Date of Birth: 19-Sep-1721
Place of Birth: Borthwick, Scotland, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 11-Jun-1793
Profession: historian
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About William Robertson (historian)
- William Robertson FRSE FSA Scot (19 September 1721 – 11 June 1793) was a Scottish historian, minister in the Church of Scotland, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh.
- "The thirty years during which [he] presided over the University perhaps represent the highest point in its history." He made significant contributions to the writing of Scottish history and the history of Spain and Spanish America.He was Chaplain of Stirling Castle and one of the King's Chaplains in Scotland.
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