James Leslie (principal)

He was born in Aberdeen the son of Thomas Leslie a burgess. He studied medicine at Aberdeen University^{[contradictory]} and qualified as a physician. In 1661 he replaced William Moir as principal of Marischal College.^[1]

He died in 1678. His position as principal was filled by Robert Paterson.

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.