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NameProf Alexander Dunlop 
[257, His father, William Dunlop’s article, vol 7, p. 396], [169, His own article]
[257, His father, William Dunlop’s article, vol 7, p. 396], [169, His own article]Birth1684, Carolina, N America
Death27 Apr 1747
General1st s. Prof of Greek, Glasgow Univ: c. 1706-1742.
FatherRev. William Dunlop (1654-1700)
MotherSarah Carstairs (ca1650-1733)
DNB Main notes for Prof Alexander Dunlop
Dunlop, Alexander (1684–1747), Greek scholar
Dunlop, Alexander (1684–1747), Greek scholar, eldest son of William Dunlop [q.v.] , principal of Glasgow University, born in Carolina in 1684, was appointed professor of Greek in the university of Glasgow about 1706. He published in 1736 a Greek grammar, which for many years was in general use in Scottish schools. In consequence of failing sight he resigned his chair in 1742 on the terms that his salary and house should be secured to him during life. His successor, Dr. James Moor, was appointed on 9 July 1742. Dunlop died on 27 April 1747.
Sources
Glasgow Journal, 27 April 1747; Notices and Documents illustrative of the Literary History of Glasgow (Maitland Club), p. 128.
J. M. R.
Original date of publication: 1888
Dunlop, Alexander (1684–1747), Greek scholar, eldest son of William Dunlop [q.v.] , principal of Glasgow University, born in Carolina in 1684, was appointed professor of Greek in the university of Glasgow about 1706. He published in 1736 a Greek grammar, which for many years was in general use in Scottish schools. In consequence of failing sight he resigned his chair in 1742 on the terms that his salary and house should be secured to him during life. His successor, Dr. James Moor, was appointed on 9 July 1742. Dunlop died on 27 April 1747.
Sources
Glasgow Journal, 27 April 1747; Notices and Documents illustrative of the Literary History of Glasgow (Maitland Club), p. 128.
J. M. R.
Original date of publication: 1888