James Leslie (principal)

James Leslie (c.1610–1678) was a Scottish physician who was principal of Marischal College (later known as Aberdeen University) from 1661 to 1678.

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 by whom he had a daughter Elizabeth who married George Peacock and two other daughters, Catherine and Magdalen.

Lastly he married Margaret Bennet.