David Laing (1793 - 1878)

David Laing (1793 - 1878)

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Antiquary and librarian. Elected honorary professor of antiquities to the Royal Scottish Academy in 1854 and honorary professor of ancient history in 1861.

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Born: 20 April 1793 in North St David Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Died: 18 October 1878

Gender: Male

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David Laing

Etchings by Sir David Wilkie, R.A. Limner to H.M. for Scotland and by Andrew Geddes, A.R.A. With biographical sketches by David Laing, F.S.A.S. - Edinburgh :: 1875.

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David Laing (1793 - 1878)

David Laing (1793 - 1878)

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