James Leslie (principal)

James Leslie
Born	c.1610 Aberdeen
Died	1678
Occupation	Principal of Marischal College
Spouses	Elizabeth Lumsden Miss Gray Margaret Bennet
Children	6

James Leslie (c.1610–1678) was a Scottish physician who was principal of Marischal College (now part of Aberdeen University) from 1661 to 1678.

Life

He was born in Aberdeen the son of Thomas Leslie a burgess. He studied medicine at Aberdeen University^[contradictory] and qualified as a physician. In 1661 he replaced William Moir as principal of Marischal College.[1]

He died in 1678. His position as principal was filled by Robert Paterson.

Family

He married three times:

Firstly to Elizabeth Lumsden of Ruthrieston (d.1663) and had three children:

• John Leslie
• Marjory – married Robert Bruce
• Ann Leslie – married John Forbes, Laird of Corse

Secondly he married Miss Gray, daughter of Provost Gray of Aberdeen and had three more children:

• Elizabeth – married George Peacock
• Catherine
• Magdalen

Lastly he married Margaret Bennet.

References

1. Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae; vol. 7; by Hew Scott