Charles Neaves

Judge, Author

1800 – 1876

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Who was Charles Neaves?

Charles Neaves, Lord Neaves FRSE was a Scottish advocate, judge, theologian and writer. He served as Solicitor General, as a judge of the Court of Session, the supreme court of Scotland, and as Rector of the University of St Andrews.

Neaves was known as one of the early analysts of the history of evolution, and is often quoted regarding the subjects of evolution and women's rights.

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Born
1800
Edinburgh
Also known as
  • Neaves
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Lived in
  • Edinburgh
Died
1876

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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