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Eben William RobertsonEben William RobertsonEben William Robertson (17 September 1815 – 3 June 1874) was a British historian. Robertson was born near the Leicestershire - Derbyshire border at Netherseal, into a wealthy landowning family. He was a distant relative of 18th century Scots historian and academic William Robertson. He attended Worcester College, Oxford, and received legal training at Lincoln's Inn.His father died in 1852 and Robertson succeeded to the family's estates. As a legally trained landowner and gentleman, he was active in local administration, first as a justice of the peace. In 1862, he was appointed Deputy Lord Lieutenant[3] of Leicestershire, and in 1870, he became High Sheriff of Derbyshire. Robertson was married to Isabella Colgrave in 1838. They had one son and two daughters. He is best remembered as a historian of medieval Scotland. His 1862 work Scotland under her early Kings (2 volumes) was well regarded. He published a collection of essays, Historical Essays in connexion with the Land, the Church, etc. in 1874. In 1874 Robertson was injured attempting, unsuccessfully, to save his two nieces from a fire. Soon after he caught cold and died after a painful illness. There are currently no panoramic photographs for this location. Accommodation Bagend Cottage Environment NewLandOwner Artists Kute Fine Art Paragon Prints Accommodation - Self Catering Bagend Cottage Accommodation - Pet Friendly The Dog Inn Media Paragon Prints Lifestyle NewLandOwner Consultancy NewLandOwner Retail Kute Fine Art Paragon Prints Attraction Kute Fine Art Gallery Most Popular Places Air Crash Site Riber Castle Woodhead Pass Titan Cave System Mam Tor Recently Updated Places Air Crash Site Kute Fine Art Galle... Matlock Bath Grand ... Bottoms Reservoir Norbury Admin Login | |||||
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