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Robert Barclay (other)
Robert Barclay (1648–1690) was a Scottish Quaker writer and theologian. Robert Barclay may also refer to: * Sir Robert Barclay, 8th Baronet (1755–1839), MP for Newtown, Isle of Wight 1802–1807 * Robert Barclay (lieutenant-colonel) (1774–1811), officer in the British Army * Robert Heriot Barclay (1786–1837), Scottish officer in the Royal Navy * Robert Barclay (historiographer) (1833–1876), English ecclesiastical historiographer * Sir Robert Noton Barclay (1872–1957), English export shipping merchant, banker and Liberal Party politician * Robert Barclay (statistician) (1901–1973), Scottish statistician and scholar of Orkney * Bobby Barclay (1906–1969), English footballer See also *Robert Berkeley (other) * Robert Barclay Allardice (1779–1854), aka Robert Barclay, Scottish sportsman considered one of the founding fathers of pedestrianism * Robert Barclay Fox (1873–1934), Cornish businessman * Robert Barclay Academy * Barclay baronets * Barclay (surnam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Barclay
Robert Barclay (23 December 16483 October 1690) was a Scottish Quaker, one of the most eminent writers belonging to the Religious Society of Friends and a member of the Clan Barclay. He was a son of Col. David Barclay, Laird of Urie, and his wife, Lady Katherine Barclay. Although he himself never lived there, Barclay was titular governor of the East Jersey colony in North America through most of the 1680s. Biography Early life and education Barclay was born at Gordonstoun in Moray, Scotland. His father David Barclay, first laird of Ury, had served under Gustavus Adolphus, and pursued a somewhat tortuous course through the troubles of the Civil Wars. His mother was Katherine Petau de Maulette Gordon (1620–1663). Robert was sent to finish his education at the Scots College, Paris, of which his uncle was Rector, and made such progress in study as to gain the admiration of his teachers, specially of his uncle, who offered to make him his heir if he would remain in France, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |