William Wishart (disambiguation)
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William Wishart may refer to:
- William WishartWilliam WishartWilliam Wishart was a 13th century Bishop of St. Andrews. He was postulated to the see of St. Andrews while holding the position as Bishop-elect of Glasgow, which he resigned when, on 2 June 1271, he was elected to that vacant see. He was succeeded at Glasgow by his cousin , Robert Wishart...
, 13th century Scottish bishop of St. Andrews - William Wishart (primus)William Wishart (primus)William Wishart was the Principal of Edinburgh University from 1716 to 1730. He is not to be confused with William Wishart who was principal from 1736 to 1754....
, Edinburgh University principal 1716-1730 - William Wishart (secundus)William Wishart (secundus)William Wishart was the Principal of Edinburgh University from 1736 to 1753. He is not to be confused with William Wishart who was principal from 1716 to 1730. He was also a Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.He was a critic of George Berkeley and David Hume, and...
, Edinburgh University principal 1736-1754