Samuel Laing (science writer)
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Samuel Laing (12 December 1812 – 6 August 1897) was a British railway administrator, politician, and writer on science and religion during the Victorian era.
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Samuel Laing | |
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Member of Parliament for Orkney and Shetland | |
In office 1873–1885 | |
Preceded by | Frederick Dundas |
Succeeded by | Leonard Lyell |
Member of Parliament for Wick Burghs | |
In office 1865–1868 | |
Preceded by | Viscount Bury |
Succeeded by | George Loch |
In office 1859–1860 | |
Preceded by | Lord John Hay |
Succeeded by | Viscount Bury |
In office 1852–1857 | |
Preceded by | James Loch |
Succeeded by | Lord John Hay |
Personal details | |
Born | 12 December 1812[1] Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 6 August 1897 (1897-08-07) (aged 84) Sydenham, England |
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Relatives | Malcolm Laing (uncle) |
Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
Occupation | Railway administrator, politician, writer |
Awards | Smith's Prize (1832) |
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