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J. Dove Wilson, LLd

Artist (Dijon, France, 1837 - 1911)
Sitter (Roxburghshire, Scotland, 1833 - 1908)
Date1882
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 61.2 cm, Width: 51.1 cm
Frame: Height: 84.7 cm, Width: 75.2 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1882 by the artist.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG002503
Keywords
About MeJohn Dove Wilson was born in 1833 and was called to the Scottish Bar in 1857. He was Sheriff Substitute of Aberdeen from 1878-1890, Professor of Law at Aberdeen University 1891-1901. He was awarded an honorary LLd from the University of Aberdeen. He died at San Remo on the Italian Riviera in 1908.
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Wilson (1833-1908) was a Sheriff Substitute in Aberdeen, then Professor of Law at the University there, in the late 19th century