James Boswell
Lawyer, diarist, author, biographer of Dr Samuel Johnson.
Background
Boswell was a lawyer and diarist, as well as the biographer of Dr Samuel Johnson.
He lived from 1740 to 1795.
The plaque
Boswell's plaque is in the vicinity of Old College.
In honour of James Boswell
1740-1795
Lawyer and diarist, biographer of Dr Samuel Johnson, alumnus of the University