James Playfair

Deceased Person

1738 – 1819

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Who was James Playfair?

James Playfair DD married Margaret Lyon and was the father of Sir Hugh Lyon Playfair.

He studied at St Andrews University and then became minister of Newtyle and Meigle. He was then appointed Principal of St Andrews University.

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Born
1738
Education
  • University of St Andrews
Died
1819

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on July 23, 2013

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