William Moir (1602–1674) was a Scottish mathematician who was principal of Marischal College (now part of Aberdeen University) from 1649 to 1661.

William Moir
MA
Born1602
Died15 November 1674
Aberdeen
OccupationPrincipal of Marischal College
Spouses
  • Jean Gordon
  • Jeane Forbes
Children6
Academic background
Alma materMarischal College

Life

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He was born in Aberdeen the eldest child of William Moir of Scottistoun (1570-1623),[1] treasurer of Aberdeen City Council, and his wife, Janet Rae (b. 1585). He studied at Marischal College graduating MA in 1616.[2]

He was a Baillie in Aberdeen. In January 1641 he was appointed Professor of Mathematics at Marischal College. In 1649 he replaced Patrick Dun as Principal of Marischal College, also continuing his role as Professor of Mathematics. He resigned both posts in 1661.[citation needed]

He died in Aberdeen on 15 November 1674.[3]

Publications

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  • Geometry and the Mechanical Part of Mathematics

Family

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He married twice: firstly Jean Gordon daughter of Gilbert Gordon of Gordon's Mill, by whom he had two sons and a daughter.[1]

On 10 August 1628 he married Jeane Forbes (1605-1696) at the Kirk of St Nicholas in Aberdeen. By his second marriage he had one son and five daughters.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Mr William MOIR of Scottistoun, Burgess of Aberdeen".
  2. ^ Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae; vol. 7; by Hew Scott
  3. ^ a b "Family tree of William MOIR Mr. Principal of Marischal College".