John Jamieson
(1759-1838)

compiler of the Dictionary of the Scottish Language

Died aged 79

John Jamieson FRSE FSA Scot FRSL (3 March 1759 – 12 July 1838) was a Scottish minister of religion, lexicographer, philologist and antiquary. His most important work is the Dictionary of the Scottish Language.

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Commemorated on 1 plaque

Anne Burgess on Geograph
Forfar, United Kingdom

The house at rear was once the dwelling of Rev. Dr. Jamieson where he compiled his Scottish dictionary

Ingleside, East High Street, Forfar, United Kingdom where they lived