Robert Adamson was born in 1821 at Burnside, near St Andrews, and enjoyed an early education at Madras College. While in St Andrews, he was introduced to the calotype process by his brother, Dr John Adamson, and Sir David Brewster. Due to his fragile…
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)…
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:
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:…