Walter Goodall
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1706 – 1766
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Who was Walter Goodall?
Walter Goodall was a Scottish historical writer, born in Banffshire, and educated at King's College, University of Aberdeen. Later he became assistant librarian to the Advocates' Library in Edinburgh.
In 1754 Goodall published an Examination of the Letters said to have been written by Mary Queen of Scots on Casket letters. Printing the letters, he contested their authenticity. He also edited John of Fordun's Scotichronicon.
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- Born
- 1706
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Education
- University of Aberdeen
- Lived in
- Banff and Buchan
- Died
- 1766
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on July 23, 2013
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