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. Plaque text In honour of James Boswell1740-1795Lawyer and diarist, biographer of Dr Samuel Johnson, alumnus of the University Related links Boswell's entry in the Gazetteer for ScotlandJames Boswell biography This article was published on 2024-11-12
