Hugh Nisbet
Hugh Nisbet may refer to: * Hugh Bryan Nisbet (1902–1969), Scottish chemist and principal of Heriot-Watt University * Hugh Barr Nisbet (1940–2021), British literary scholar * Ulric Nisbet Hugh Ulric Swinscow Nisbet (May 19, 1897 - 1987) was a British writer and the author of '' Thoughts on the purpose of art'' (1934), '' Spread no wings'' (1937) and '' Old school tie: recollections of Marlborough before the First World War'' (1964 ...

Hugh Bryan Nisbet
Prof Hugh Bryan Nisbet FRIC FRSE CBE DLit (1902–1969) was a Scottish chemist who served as the first Principal of Heriot-Watt University. He had a specialist knowledge of petroleum Petroleum, also known as crude oil, or simply oil, is a naturally occurring yellowish-black liquid mixture of mainly hydrocarbons, and is found in geological formations. The name ''petroleum'' covers both naturally occurring unprocessed crud .... Life He was born in Edinburgh on 31 March 1902 the son of Robina Currie (née Cockburn, 1870-1949) and Hugh Bryan Nisbet (1870-1954), a clerk. The family lived at 3 Maurice Place, off Blackford Avenue, in south Edinburgh. He attended George Heriot's School then studied science at the University of Edinburgh graduating with a BSc, and continuing as a postgraduate to gain his first doctorate (PhD). In 1921 he began as a Demonstrator in Chemistry at Heriot-Watt College. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chemistry in 1926. He was elected ...
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Hugh Barr Nisbet
Hugh Barr Nisbet (24 August 1940 - 6 February 2021) was a British literary scholar and Emeritus Professor of Modern Languages (German) at the University of Cambridge. He was known for his works on German literature and philosophy Philosophy (from , ) is the systematized study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind, and language. Such questions are often posed as problems to be studied or resolved. Some ... and had worked as General Editor and Germanic Editor of the journal '' Modern Language Review''. Nisbet is a recipient of the Humboldt Prize for research on Lessing (1998). References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Nisbet, Hugh Barr 1940 births 2021 deaths Philosophy academics Hegel scholars 21st-century British philosophers Academics of the University of Cambridge British literary critics German–English translators Kant scholars Translators of Immanuel Kant ...
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