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John Hill Burton

(1809–1881) Economist United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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John Hill Burton was an economist from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for The History of Scotland.

Quick Facts About John Hill Burton

Born
August 22, 1809
Died
August 10, 1881
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Profession
Economist
Notable works
The History of Scotland
Spouse
Katherine Innes Burton

About John Hill Burton

John Hill Burton FRSE was a Scottish advocate, historian and economist. The author of Life and Correspondence of David Hume, he was secretary of the Scottish Prison Board (1854–1877), and Historiographer Royal (1867–1881).

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

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