Biography of John Gillies

John Gillies, who graduated MA from the University of Glasgow in 1764, taught Greek Class at the University during the illness of Professor James Moor.

Gillies was a travelling tutor to the sons of Lord Hopetoun. He became a prominent historian, serving as the King's historiographer for Scotland, and was author of History of Ancient Greece in 1786.

Sources

Archival Materials

• Addison, W. Innes, A roll of the graduates of the University of Glasgow, 1727-1897

Summary

John Gillies
Born 18 January 1747.
Died 5 February 1836.
GU Degree: MA, 1764;
University Link: Graduate
Occupation categories: historians
English snippet: Arts graduate of the University of Glasgow, eminent historian
Record last updated: 25th Mar 2013

Country Associations

Scotland, Brechin
Place of Birth

England, Clapham
Place of Death

Greece, No Region

University Connections

University Roles

• Graduate [View John Gillies's record in the list of graduates]