James Simson

James Simson

James Simson "1740-1770" was a medical academic and the second Chandos Professor of Medicine and Anatomy at the University of St Andrews, from 1764-1770. He was born on "21 March 1740", son of Thomas Simson and Margaret Simson. He was awarded the degree of MD. He succeeded his father as Chandos Professor in 1764, where he remained until his death on "30 August 1770"

His library was bequeathed to the University of St Andrews Library in 1770, and the university library still owns the collection today, containing over 200 medical books.


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