William Godwin's Diary

Playfair, John

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This person is mentioned in the diary a total of 5 times, but was not at home (N) 1 time, and was a venue (V) 1 time.

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1816

12  April  1816 15  April  1816 21  April  1816 (N) 22  April  1816 (V)

1819

20  July  1819

  • Name: Playfair, John
  • Gender: Male
  • Birth Date: 10  March  1748
  • Death Date: 20  July  1819
  • Occupation: mathematician
  • Occupation: geologist

Godwin sees him primarily in Edinburgh during his trip in 1816. He also records his death.

  • DNB

This table lists the people this person is most frequently noted with in the diary.

Name Number of Meetings
Cadell, Robert 2
Mathews, Charles 1
Ballantyne, John 1
Wilson, 1
Napier, Macvey 1
Brunton, John 1
Leslie, Sir John 1