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CLERK, JOHN — son of preceding, a Scottish judge, under the title of Lord Eldin, long remembered in Edinburgh for his wit (1757 1832) … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
John Clerk — may refer to: *John Clerk (bishop) (died 1541), former bishop of Bath and Wells. *Sir John Clerk, 2nd Baronet (1676–1755), Scottish lawyer, judge, and composer *John Clerk of Eldin (1728 1812), Scottish Enlightenment figure, artist, and author of … Wikipedia
John Clerk of Eldin — Sir John Clerk (10 December 1728 ndash;10 May 1812), known as John Clerk of Eldin, was the seventh son of Sir John Clerk of Penicuik. Clerk of Eldin was a figure in the Scottish Enlightenment, best remembered for his influential writings on naval … Wikipedia
Battle of the Saintes — The Battle of the Saintes (known to the French as the Battle of Dominica) took place over 4 days, 9 April 1782 ndash; 12 April 1782, during the American Revolutionary War, and was a victory of a British fleet under Admiral Sir George Rodney over… … Wikipedia
William Adam (architect) — Infobox Architect caption = Portrait by William Aikman, 1727 name = William Adam nationality = Scottish birth date = October 1689 birth place = Linktown of Abbotshall (now Kirkcaldy), Fife death date = 24 June 1748 (aged 58) death place =… … Wikipedia
Naval tactics in the Age of Sail — A 17th century Spanish galleon Naval tactics in the Age of Sail were used from the early 17th century onward when sailing ships replaced oared galleys. These were used until the 1860s when steam powered ironclad warships rendered sailing line of… … Wikipedia
James Hutton — Retrato de Hutto … Wikipedia Español
Scottish Enlightenment — The Scottish Enlightenment was the period in 18th century Scotland characterised by an outpouring of intellectual and scientific accomplishments. By 1750, Scots were amongst the most literate nations of Europe, with an estimated 75% level of… … Wikipedia
Midlothian — For other uses of the term Midlothian , see Midlothian (disambiguation). Midlothian Midlowden Meadhan Lodainn Location … Wikipedia
The Poker Club — was one of several clubs at the heart of the Scottish Enlightenment where many associated with that movement met and exchanged views in a convivial atmosphere. The Poker Club was created out of the ashes of The Select Society. The Poker was the… … Wikipedia
