1726 - 1797
James Gillespie (philanthropist) Scottish Philanthropist
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| Birthday |
28th April, 1726
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| Birthplace |
Roslin, Midlothian
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| Died |
8th April, 1797
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Nationality |
Scottish
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| Occupation Text |
Snuff and tobacco merchant
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| Occupation |
Philanthropist
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James Gillespie (1726–1797) was a Scottish snuff and tobacco merchant in Edinburgh in the 18th century. He never married, and upon his death left a fortune with the request that a hospital and school for the poor should be built, now known as James Gillespie's High School. Gillespie Crescent and Gillespie Street (both north of the school) are named after him.
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