Profession:
Philosopher
Talents etc.:
As a child, was kept away from other children because he was frail and bookish; thus, read and fished in his free time
(Professional) Role in St Andrews:
Chair of logic and metaphysics
Dean of the…
Profession:
Philosopher
Historian
Talents etc.:
Latin, Greek
Essay-writing
Mathematics
(Professional) Role in St Andrews:
Student of natural philosophy (taking courses in logic and moral philosophy)
Years in St Andrews:…
Thomas Rodger (born 1832) was raised and educated in St Andrews. Originally studying chemistry at the University of St Andrews, he later turned to the art of photography. Although St Andrews was a major centre of photography at the time, Rodger was…
Profession:
Army officer: military leader
Talents etc.:
Campaigning, management
Golfing
Acting
Fund-raising
Private life/family life:
Married Jane Dalgleish of Scotscraig in 1820: they had 6 sons and 5 daughters
(Professional)…