John Adamson
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John Adamson was a Scottish minister and academic. He was Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1623 until his death.
of Perth, was a brother of Dr Patrick Adamson
, Archbishop of St Andrews
. Educated in grammar learning in his native city, Adamson proceeded early to the University of St Andrews
, where subsequently he held the Professorial chair of Philosophy. In 1589 he was appointed a Professor at the University of Edinburgh, which post he held until 1604. In 1604, having been presented to the church of North Berwick
, he resigned his professorship. Later he was translated to the parish of Liberton, near Edinburgh.
In 1625, on the death of Robert Boyd of Trochrig, he was appointed Principal of the University of Edinburgh, a post he held until his death. Adamson was succeeded by Robert Leighton
, who did not take office until 1653 after outside interference with the original choice, William Colvill
.
, and it is believed that he collected the Latin poems of Andrew Melville, under the title Viri clarissimi A. Melvini Mvsae (1620). His own works include Dioptrae Gloriae Divinae (1637), a commentary on Psalm XIX, and Methodus Religionis Christianae (1637). His Traveller's Joy, to which is added The Ark (1623) are poetry.
He edited the Muses Welcome (1617); it preserved speeches, theses and poems by himself and many contemporaries (among them Alexander Hume
, David Hume, Drummond of Hawthornden, David Wedderburn
, Robert Boyd, and David Primrose), and includes Drummond's 'Panegyricke to the King,' which contains his enumeration of the rivers of Scotland. Nichols's Progresses of James I preserves the speeches.
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Life
John Adamson's father, Henry, who served as ProvostProvost (civil)
A provost is the ceremonial head of many Scottish local authorities, and under the name prévôt was a governmental position of varying importance in Ancien Regime France.-History:...
of Perth, was a brother of Dr Patrick Adamson
Patrick Adamson
Patrick Adamson , Scottish divine, Archbishop of St Andrews, was born at Perth, Scotland, where his father, Patrick Adamson, was Dean of the Merchant Guildry. He studied Philosophy, and took the degree of M.A...
, Archbishop of St Andrews
Archbishop of St Andrews
The Bishop of St. Andrews was the ecclesiastical head of the Diocese of St Andrews and then, as Archbishop of St Andrews , the Archdiocese of St Andrews.The name St Andrews is not the town or church's original name...
. Educated in grammar learning in his native city, Adamson proceeded early to the University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews, informally referred to as "St Andrews", is the oldest university in Scotland and the third oldest in the English-speaking world after Oxford and Cambridge. The university is situated in the town of St Andrews, Fife, on the east coast of Scotland. It was founded between...
, where subsequently he held the Professorial chair of Philosophy. In 1589 he was appointed a Professor at the University of Edinburgh, which post he held until 1604. In 1604, having been presented to the church of North Berwick
North Berwick
The Royal Burgh of North Berwick is a seaside town in East Lothian, Scotland. It is situated on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, approximately 25 miles east of Edinburgh. North Berwick became a fashionable holiday resort in the 19th century because of its two sandy bays, the East Bay and the...
, he resigned his professorship. Later he was translated to the parish of Liberton, near Edinburgh.
In 1625, on the death of Robert Boyd of Trochrig, he was appointed Principal of the University of Edinburgh, a post he held until his death. Adamson was succeeded by Robert Leighton
Robert Leighton (prelate)
Robert Leighton was a Scottish prelate and scholar, best known as a church minister, Bishop of Dunblane, Archbishop of Glasgow, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1653 to 1662. He was "noted for his Christian piety, his humility and gentleness, and his devotion to his...
, who did not take office until 1653 after outside interference with the original choice, William Colvill
William Colvill
For the American Civil War colonel, see William J. Colvill.William Colvill, sometimes spelt William Colville was a Scottish clergyman and scholar and was the Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1662 to 1675....
.
Works
He was a close friend of Andrew MelvilleAndrew Melville
Andrew Melville was a Scottish scholar, theologian and religious reformer. His fame encouraged scholars from the European Continent to study at Glasgow and St Andrews.-Early life and early education:...
, and it is believed that he collected the Latin poems of Andrew Melville, under the title Viri clarissimi A. Melvini Mvsae (1620). His own works include Dioptrae Gloriae Divinae (1637), a commentary on Psalm XIX, and Methodus Religionis Christianae (1637). His Traveller's Joy, to which is added The Ark (1623) are poetry.
He edited the Muses Welcome (1617); it preserved speeches, theses and poems by himself and many contemporaries (among them Alexander Hume
Alexander Hume
Alexander Hume was a Scottish poet.The son of Patrick, 5th Lord Polwarth, he was educated at the University of St. Andrews and on the Continent. He was originally destined for the law, but devoted himself to the service of the church, and became minister of Logie in Stirlingshire...
, David Hume, Drummond of Hawthornden, David Wedderburn
David Wedderburn (writer)
David Wedderburn was a writer, and schoolmaster at Aberdeen Grammar School. Though his date of birth is not known, he was baptised on 2 January 1580, and was educated in Aberdeen....
, Robert Boyd, and David Primrose), and includes Drummond's 'Panegyricke to the King,' which contains his enumeration of the rivers of Scotland. Nichols's Progresses of James I preserves the speeches.
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