John Clerk of Eldin
John Clerk of Eldin FRSE FSAScot was a Scottish merchant, naval author, artist, geologist and landowner. The 7th son of Sir John Clerk of Penicuik, Bt, Clerk of Eldin was a figure in the Scottish Enlightenment, best remembered for his influential writings on naval tactics in the Age of Sail.
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Date of Birth
December 10th, 1728
Age
295
Birth Place
United Kingdom, Scotland
Date of Death
May 10th, 1812
Died Aged
83
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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Sir John Clerk, 2nd Baronet
Father
Janet Inglis
Mother
George Clerk-Maxwell
Brother
Sir James Clerk of Penicuik, 3rd Bt.
Brother
John Clerk, Lord Eldin
Son
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