John Adamson

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John Adamson was the Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1623 until his death in 1652. He was succeeded by Robert Leighton, who did not take office until 1653 due to a problem with the originally elected choice, William Colvill, taking up the position.

Preceded by
Robert Boyd		 Principals of the University of Edinburgh
1623–1652		 Succeeded by
Robert Leighton


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