Stirling-Maxwell, William, Sir, 1818-1878

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Dates

Existence: 1818 - 1878

Biography

Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet MP KT, of Pollok FRSE DCL LLD (8 March 1818 – 15 January 1878), was a Scottish historical writer, art historian and politician.

Until 1865 he was known as William Stirling, and several of his books were published under that name. He was Chancellor of the University of Glasgow from 1875 until his death and was also a Knight of the Thistle, considered the highest honour that can be conferred by the Crown on a Scotsman.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Sir William Stirling-Maxwell letters

Collection

Identifier: Mss 850666

Mss 850666

Date(s): 1850-12-16 to 1859-07-20

Abstract

In English.