| James Leslie | |
| Birth Date: | c.1610 |
| Death Date: | 1678 |
| Occupation: | Principal of Marischal College |
| Birth Place: | Aberdeen |
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| Children: | 6 |
James Leslie (c.1610 - 1678) was a Scottish physician who was principal of Marischal College (now part of Aberdeen University) from 1661 to 1678.
He was born in Aberdeen the son of Thomas Leslie a burgess. He studied medicine at Aberdeen University and qualified as a physician. In 1661 he replaced William Moir as principal of Marischal College.[1]
He died in 1678. His position as principal was filled by Robert Paterson.
He married three times:
Firstly to Elizabeth Lumsden of Ruthrieston (d.1663) and had three children:
Secondly he married Miss Gray, daughter of Provost Gray of Aberdeen and had three more children:
Lastly he married Margaret Bennet.