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Playfair, James, D.D.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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Playfair, John
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a Scotch divine of some note, was born about 1740, and was educated at the University of St. Andrew's. He then became minister of Liff and Benvie livings, which he held until his son succeeded him in the work of the ministry, to soon exchange, however, these fields of labor for the, scientific work in which he became so greatly celebrated. Dr. James Playfair was also principal of the United College of St. Salvador and St. Leonard, in the University of St. Andrew's. He died in 1819. He published A System of Chronology, and other works. See London Gentleman's Magazine, 1819, pt. 2, p. 179.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Playfair, James, D.D.'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/playfair-james-dd.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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