John Lee (University Principal)

John Lee (1779-1859) was a British academic and polymath and was the Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1840 to 1859. He was also a Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Lee House in Pollock Halls of Residence is named after him.

Preceded by George Husband Baird	Edinburgh University Principals 1840–1859	Succeeded by Sir David Brewster

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