John Leyden born
Happened: 1775-09-08
Description
Leyden was born at Denholm on the River Teviot, not far from Hawick. His father, a shepherd, had contrived to send him to Edinburgh University to study for the ministry. Leyden was a diligent but somewhat haphazard student, apparently reading everything except theology, for which he seems to have had no taste. Though he completed his divinity course, and in 1798 was licensed to preach from the presbytery of St Andrews, it soon became clear that the pulpit was not his vocation.
Publications
| Title | Publication Date | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Leyden (webpage from Wikipedia) | A short article about Leyden | Link |
Participants
| Name | Date of Birth | Date of Death | Short Biography |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Leyden | 1775 | 1811 | a Scottish orientalist |
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