Thomas Dempster

Scottish scholar and historian

Thomas Dempster - Scottish scholar and historian
Born

August 23rd, 1579
446 years ago

Died

September 6th, 1625
400 years ago — 46 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Scotland

Links & References

Dempster studied at various universities, including St. Andrews and Paris. He contributed significantly to historical studies and classical literature. In 1622, he published 'Historiae Ecclesiasticae Gentis Scotorum', which focused on the history of the Scottish Church. Dempster also served as a professor at the University of Louvain, where he furthered his scholarly pursuits, particularly in classical studies and history.

Published 'Historiae Ecclesiasticae Gentis Scotorum'

Served as a professor at the University of Louvain

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