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Playfair, John

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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an eminent scientist, was born, in 1749, at Dundee; was educated at St. Andrew's; resigned a living, and became mathematical professor at Edinburgh, where he died July 20,1819. Playfair was celebrated as a geologist, and a strenuous defender of the Huttonian system. Among his works are, Elements of Geometry: Outlines of Philosophy: Illustrations of the Huttonian Theory: and A System of Geography.

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