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Wilson, Alexander (1714–1786), astronomer and type founder

George Stronach

revised by Roger Hutchins

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Published online:: 23 September 2004

Wilson, Alexander (1714–1786), astronomer and type founder, son of Patrick Wilson, town clerk of St Andrews, and Clara Fairfoul, his wife, was born at St Andrews, Fife. His father died when he was very young. He studied at the university there, and graduated MA on 8 May 1733. He was then apprenticed to a surgeon and apothecary, first in ...

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