26 out of 26 (100%) plaques have been curated
25 subjects all or unphotographedGender Diversity
The University of Edinburgh in honour of Baroness Jennie Lee 1904-1988 An early woman MP, First Minister for the Arts, Founder of the Open University, Graduate of the University
9 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honor of Sophia Louisa Jex-Blake 1840-1912. Physician, pioneer of medical education for women in Britain, alumna of the university.
Teviot Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of Lord Lister 1827-1912. Founder of antiseptic and aseptic surgery, Regius Professor of Clinincal Surgery (1869-1877).
Teviot Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of Sir Robert Sibbald 1641-1722. Graduate of the University, Professor of Medicine (1685-1722), founder of The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
Teviot Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere 1922-1999. African statesman. First president of the United Republic of Tanzania. Graduate of the University.
Chrystal Macmillan Building, 15a George Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of James Miranda Barry c. 1795 - 1865. Army surgeon and Inspector General of Hospitals in Canada. Lived as a man, and believed to be the first woman graduate of the University (1812).
Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of James Boswell 1740 - 1795. Lawyer and diarist; biographer of Dr Samuel Johnson. Alumnus of the University.
Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of Reverend John Witherspoon 1723 - 1794. Signatory, American Declaration of Independence, President College of New Jersey (Princeton), graduate of the University
Assembly Hall, The Mound, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of William James 1842 - 1910. Philosopher, psychologist and teacher, Gifford Lecturer at the University (1901 - 02) on The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature.
Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of James Lorimer 1818 - 1890. Jurist, philosopher, Regius Professor of Public Law (1862 - 1890), alumnus of the University.
Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of Robert Rollock 1555 - 1599. Founding Regent (1583 - 1585), first Principal of the University (1586 - 1599).
Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of William Henry Playfair [full inscription unknown]
Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of Robert Adam [full inscription unknown]
Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of Sir Patrick Geddes 1854 - 1932. Biologist, sociologist, urban planner, founder of the first modern Scottish university student residences.
Patrick Geddes Hall, 1846 Mound Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere 1922-1999. African statesman, first President of the United Republic of Tanzania, graduate of the University.
21 George Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of David Hume 1711-1776. Philosopher, historian, author of A Treatise of Human Nature, alumnus of the University.
David Hume Tower, George Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of Thomas Carlyle 1795-1881. Historian, author of The French Revolution, alumnus and Rector of the University.
22 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of James Africanus Horton of Sierra Leone 1835-1883. First African graduate of the University.
7 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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This plaque commemorates Dr Wong Fun (Huang Kuan) 1828 - 1878. Graduated MD, August 1855. Dr Wong is the first Chinese graduate of the University of Edinburgh and believed to be the first Chinese graduate from a European university.
8 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of Sir Walter Scott 1771 - 1832. Novelist, poet, historian, father of the historical novel, alumnus of the University.
High School Yards , Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of Sir James Young Simpson 1811-1870 Pioneer of Anaesthetics, Professor of Midwifery (1840-1870), Graduate of the University
, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In honour of John G. Reid 1721-1807. Composer, musician, alumnus, benefactor of music at the University through the Reid Bequest.
14 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Mary (Molly) Fergusson 1914-1997. Graduate of the University, first woman Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Sanderson Building, Robert Stevenson Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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In Honor of Fleeming Jenkin 1833-1885. First regius chair of engineering in the UK, bestowed on this University in 1868.
Sanderson Building, Robert Stevenson Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Hamish Henderson 1919 - 2002. Poet, folklorist, song-maker, and pioneering fieldworker of the School of Scottish Studies.
29 George Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
