Rev. William Wilson of Airlie, Perth
Artist
Cosmo Alexander
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1724 - 1772)
Associated
Reverend William Wilson
Date1761
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 75.9 cm, Width: 63.4 cm
Frame: Height: 88.4 cm, Width: 75.7 cm
Frame: Height: 88.4 cm, Width: 75.7 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1966 by G S Jameson.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000028
About MeThe Rev. William Wilson married Margaret Alexander (daughter of George Alexander) in 1721. He took an outstanding part in the declaration of independence and the formation of the original secession of the Church of Scotland.More About Me
Alexander, a Jacobite supporter, fled to Europe after Culloden, but later returned to Britain, although he also spent 5 years in the new United States
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