James Leslie (principal)
James Leslie (c.1610–1678) 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
- Fasti Ecclesiastae Scoticana vol.7 by Hew Scott
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