George Adam Smith
Sir George Adam Smith FRSE, FBA (19 October 1856 – 3 March 1942) was a Scottish theologian. He was the Principal of the University of Aberdeen between 1909 and 1935 and an important figure in the United Free Church of Scotland.
Sir George Adam Smith | |
|---|---|
George Adam Smith in 1895 | |
| Principal of the University of Aberdeen | |
| In office 1909–1935 | |
| Preceded by | Reverend John Marshall Lang |
| Succeeded by | Sir William Hamilton Fyfe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 October 1856 Calcutta, India |
| Died | 2 March 1942 (aged 85) Balerno, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Spouse |
Alice Lillian Buchanan
(m. 1889) |
| Children | 7, including Alick, Baron Balerno and Janet |
| Education | Royal High School, Edinburgh |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Profession | Theologian |
- Note in particular that this George Smith is to be distinguished from George Smith (Assyriologist) (1840–1876) who researched in some overlapping areas.
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