The collection consists of: dictates, 1662; dictates, 1672-1673; and, dictates on philosophy, 1672-1673
Lectures of Regent James Pillans (fl. 1667)
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- ReferenceGB 237 Coll-455
- Dates of Creation1662-1673
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish, and Latin.
- Physical Description4 volumes
- LocationDc.6.6; Dc.6.4-5; Gen. 2028
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
James Pillans was appointed as Professor of Humanity at Edinburgh University in November 1644, in succession to Robert Young. Pillans was appointed Professor of Philosophy in 1652. Professor (or Regent) James Pillans resigned in April 1681.
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Acquisition Information
Blackadder dictates, acquired Sotheby December 1977, Accession no. E77.41.
Note
The biographical/administrative history was compiled using the following material: (1) Dalzel, Andrew. History of the University of Edinburgh from its foundation. Vol.2. History. Edinburgh: Edmonston and Douglas, 1862.
Compiled by Graeme D Eddie, Edinburgh University Library, Special Collections Division.
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