John Lee (university Principal)
John Lee (22 November 1779 – 2 May 1859) was a Scottish academic and polymath, 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.
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