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Eben William Robertson
1815–1874
A 19th-century British historian and country landowner, he is best remembered for his deep interest in early Scottish history. His major work, Scotland under Her Early Kings, helped shape later discussions of medieval Scotland.
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About the author
Born on September 17, 1815, Eben William Robertson was a British historian with family roots in Derbyshire and Leicestershire. He studied at Worcester College, Oxford, trained in law, and later inherited the family estates, balancing scholarly work with public duties as a landowner.
Robertson is chiefly known for his research into early medieval Scotland. His best-known book, Scotland under Her Early Kings (1862), drew on original historical study and established his reputation as a serious writer on Scotland’s past.
Alongside his historical work, he served in local public life, including as Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire and later High Sheriff of Derbyshire. He died on June 3, 1874.