John Clerk Of Eldin
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 212 years ago |
| Date of birth | December 10,1728 |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | Penicuik |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | May 10,1812 |
| Spouse | Susannah Adam |
| Parents | Sir John Clerk, 2nd Baronet |
| Children | John Clerk, Lord Eldin |
| Job | Writer |
| Geologist | |
| Education | The University of Edinburgh |
| Dalkeith High School | |
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| ID | 549770 |
John Clerk Of Eldin Life story
John Clerk of Eldin FRSE FSAScot was a Scottish merchant, naval author, artist, geologist and landowner. The 7th son of Sir John Clerk of Penicuik, Bt, Clerk of Eldin was a figure in the Scottish Enlightenment, best remembered for his influential writings on naval tactics in the Age of Sail.
