John William Semple 
Biography of John William Semple
John William Semple graduated MA from the University in 1822, becoming an Advocate at Edinburgh.
He was the son of a Glasgow merchant, Matthew Semple.
Semple translated Immanuel Kant's The Metaphysic of Ethics, published in 1836. He died at Castries, St Lucia on 17 September 1842.
Sources
Archival Materials
- Addison, W. Innes, The Matriculation Albums of the University of Glasgow, 1728-1858, p.300
Summary
John William Semple
Died 17 September 1842.
GU Degree: MA, 1822;
University Link: Alumnus, Graduate
Occupation categories: lawyers
English snippet: Arts graduate of the University of Glasgow in 1822Record last updated: 30th Jan 2014
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