James Bruce
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James Bruce (1730-1794) came from Kinnaird House, Larbert and was known as 'the Abyssinian Traveller'. He discovered the source of the Blue Nile.
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James Bruce
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Accession number:
P11714
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Bruce of Kinnaird monument
Production date:
Circa 1900-1910
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Accession number:
P00765
Name/title:
Bruce of Kinnaird Monument
Production date:
Pre 1928
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Accession number:
P00763
Name/title:
Bruce of Kinnaird Monument
Production date:
Pre 1928
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Accession number:
P35657
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"Bruce's Grave, Larbert Churchyard". This is followed by: "In this tomb are deposited the remains of James Bruce, Esq, of Kinnaird, who died on the 27th April, 1794, in the 64th year of his age., "His life was spent in performing useful and splendid actions; He explored many distant regions, He discovered the fountains of the Nile, He traversed the deserts of Nubian, He was an affectionate husband, An indulgent parent. An ardent lover of his country, By the unanimous voice of mankind, His name is enrolled with those Who were conspicuous For genius, for valour, and for virtue"
Production date:
Pre 1918
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Accession number:
A984.001
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Inventory of James Bruce
Production date:
1795
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Accession number:
A011.062
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Publicity Leaflet "History of Famous Men"
Production date:
1930-1931
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Accession number:
1983-042-540
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Production date:
1910
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Accession number:
1983-042-541
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pattern
Production date:
1910
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Accession number:
1983-042-539
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pattern
Production date:
1910
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