James Leslie (c.16101678) was a Scottish physician who was principal of Marischal College (later known as Aberdeen University) from 1661 to 1678.

Life

He was born in Aberdeen the son of Thomas Leslie a burgess. He studied medicine at Aberdeen University and qualified as a physician. In 1661 he replaced William Moir as principal of Marischal College.[1]

He died in 1678. His position as principal was filled by Robert Paterson.

Family

He married three times: Firstly to Elizabeth Lumsden of Ruthrieston (d.1663) and had three children:

  • John Leslie
  • Marjory – married Robert Bruce
  • Ann Leslie – married John Forbes, Laird of Corse

Secondly he married Miss Gray, daughter of Provost Gray of Aberdeen by whom he had a daughter Elizabeth who married George Peacock and two other daughters, Catherine and Magdalen.

Lastly he married Margaret Bennet.


References

  1. Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae; vol. 7; by Hew Scott
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