George Hadow (4 July 1712 – 11 September 1780) was professor of Hebrew and oriental languages at St Mary's College, University of St Andrews, Scotland from 1748 to 1780. He was the son of Principal James Hadow, also of St Andrews' University.[1]

Life

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At the age of 15 Hadow won the Silver arrow for archery at St Andrews. It is inscribed "Georguis Hadow Aetat XV" and "Nec opinato Victor 1727". The latter confirms he was the unexpected winner of the competition.

Hadow was educated at the University of St Andrews, where he "came up" in 1727 and matriculated on the 26 March 1728. He received his Master of Arts on the 4 May 1731 and his M.D. on the 20 June 1740. He married Susanna Scott on the 30 December 1754. Susanna Scott was the great grand daughter of Sir Archibald Hope. He died at St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

A small portrait of George Hadow is in a private collection in England.

Notable descendants

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References

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  1. ^ Notice About George Hadow
  2. ^ Cliffhanger at the top of the world | By genre | Guardian Unlimited Books
  3. ^ "Siege of Lucknow". Archived from the original on 15 April 2007. Retrieved 3 April 2007.
  4. ^ The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
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