Napier, MacVey

Napier, MacVey

▪ Scottish lawyer and editor
born April 11, 1776, Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire, Scot.
died Feb. 11, 1847, Edinburgh
 Scottish lawyer, first professor of conveyancing at the University of Edinburgh, who was an innovative editor of the Supplement to the 4th, 5th, and 6th editions of Encyclopædia Britannica and editor of the 7th edition.

      Napier studied at Glasgow and Edinburgh universities. Apprenticed to a member of the Society of Writers to the Signet (lawyers), he became the society's librarian (1805) and in 1816 was chosen by it for the first lectureship (later professorship) in conveyancing founded by the society at Edinburgh University. Although not so distinguished a scholar as some editors of the Britannica, Napier influenced the encyclopaedia's development by acquiring as contributors a host of knowledgeable, independent-minded specialists.

* * *


Universalium. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Macvey Napier — (born Napier Macvey[1]) FRS FRSE (11 April 1776 in Kirkintilloch 11 February 1847 in Edinburgh) was a Scottish lawyer and an editor of the Encyclopædia Britannica. A hard working scholar in his youth, he was recruited by Archibald Constable. He… …   Wikipedia

  • Napier (surname) — This article is about the name Napier. For other uses, see Napier. Napier Family name Region of origin Scotland Language(s) of origin English Related names Napper, Napierala Napier ( …   Wikipedia

  • Encyclopædia Britannica — Oldest and largest English language general encyclopaedia. Its three volume first edition was published in 1768–71 in Edinburgh, Scot. In subsequent editions it grew in size and reputation. The most famous editions include the ninth (1875–89),… …   Universalium

  • Reform Act 1832 — First page of the Reform Act 1832 This painting by …   Wikipedia

  • Encyclopædia Britannica — Britannica redirects here. For other uses, see Britannica (disambiguation). Encyclopædia Britannica   …   Wikipedia

  • History of the Encyclopædia Britannica — The Encyclopædia Britannica has been published continuously since 1768, appearing in 15 official editions. Several editions have been amended with multi volume supplements (3rd–6th) or undergone drastic re organizations (15th). In recent years,… …   Wikipedia

  • Encyclopædia Britannica — Nouvelle édition américaine de l’Encyclopedia Britannica (1991) Auteur …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Enciclopedia Británica — Encyclopedia Britannica …   Wikipedia Español

  • Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey — (October 23, 1773 January 26, 1850) was a Scottish judge and literary critic.He was born in Edinburgh, the son of a clerk in the Court of Session. After attending the Royal High School for six years, he studied at the University of Glasgow from… …   Wikipedia

  • William Hazlitt — (10 April 1778 ndash; 18 September 1830) was an English writer remembered for his humanistic essays and literary criticism. Hazlitt was a prominent English literary critic, grammarian and philosopher. He is considered one of the greatest critics… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”