James Leslie (c.1610–1678) was a Scottish physician who was principal of Marischal College (now part of the University of Aberdeen) from 1661 until his death in 1678.
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Life
He was born in Aberdeen the son of Thomas Leslie a burgess. He studied medicine at Aberdeen University and qualified as a physician. In 1661 he replaced William Moir as principal of Marischal College.
He died in 1678. His position as principal was filled by Robert Paterson.
Family
He married three times:
Firstly to Elizabeth Lumsden of Ruthrieston (d.1663) and had three children:
John Leslie
Marjory – married Robert Bruce
Ann Leslie – married John Forbes, Laird of Corse
Secondly he married Miss Gray, daughter of Provost Gray of Aberdeen and had three more children:
Elizabeth – married George Peacock
Catherine
Magdalen
Lastly he married Margaret Bennet.
