John Lee (University Principal)
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John Lee was a British
academic and polymath
and was the principal of the University of Edinburgh
from 1840 to 1859. He was also a Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Lee House in Pollock Halls of Residence
is named after him.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
academic and polymath
Polymath
A polymath is a person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas. In less formal terms, a polymath may simply be someone who is very knowledgeable...
and was the principal of the University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university...
from 1840 to 1859. He was also a Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Lee House in Pollock Halls of Residence
Pollock Halls of Residence
Pollock Halls of Residence are the main halls of residence for the University of Edinburgh, located at the foot of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland...
is named after him.