George Adam Smith
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.
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.