James Smith (educator)

James Smith (died before 1737[1]:305) was a Church of Scotland minister in Cramond[2]:441 and the Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1733 to 1736. He had been appointed professor of Divinity on 16 Feb 1732 and succeeded Dr William Hamilton in both offices.[1]:282[2]:383 He was also a Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.[2]:441

Preceded by
William Hamilton		 Principals of Edinburgh University
1732–1736		 Succeeded by
William Wishart (secundus)

References
  1. Bower, Alexander (1817). The history of the University of Edinburgh. II. Edinburgh; London: Oliphant, Waugh and Innes; John Murray. LCCN 07016027. OCLC 2215841. OL 6984071M.
  2. Scott, Hew, D.D. (1928). Crocket, W. S., Rev. D.D.; et al. (eds.). Fasti Ecclesiæ Scoticanæ. VII (New ed.). Edinburgh: Oliver and Boyd. ISBN 9781441694539. OCLC 733750326.


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