John Bruce ( 1745 - 1826 )

Birth: 1745 Death: His seat at Nuthill, Fife (16 April 1826) Education: University of Edinburgh Career: Professor of Logic, University of Edinburgh; granted patent of King's printer and Stationer for Scotland and Keeper of the State Paper Office, through the influence of Viscount Melville; Secretary for the Latin language to the Privy Council; Historiographer to the HEIC; wrote "First principles of Philosophy" (1780-1785) Membership: Fellow Election Date: 26/05/1791.