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James Glenie

1750-01-01 – 1817-11-23

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Frontpage of The Doctrine of Universal Comparison, Or General Proportion (1789) by James Glenie (1750-1817)Credit: James Glenie (1750-1817)

Life & Legacy

James Glenie (or Glennie) (1750 – 23 November 1817) was a Scottish soldier, businessman and political figure associated with New Brunswick. He represented Sunbury County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1789 to 1809.

Occupation & Career

engineer, mathematician, businessperson

Education

University of St Andrews; St Mary's College, St Andrews; Royal Military Academy, Woolwich

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Fellow of the Royal Society; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society · Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Employer

British Army · East India Company College · University of St Andrews

Organizations & Memberships

Royal Society of Edinburgh · Royal Society of London

Education & Institutions

Royal Military Academy, Woolwich · St Mary's College, St Andrews · University of St Andrews

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q6134688 — wikidata View source

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