The Burnett-Fletcher Chair of History at the University of Aberdeen, was founded in 1903. The professorship was established upon funds left by John Burnett, merchant in Aberdeen, and by Mary E. Fletcher, widow of Robert Fletcher. It is a general chair in history, not dedicated to a particular field or subject area. It was originally named the Burnett-Fletcher Chair of History and Archaeology.
Holders of the Burnett-Fletcher Chair of History Professor C.S. Terry 1903–1930 Professor J.B. Black 1930–1953 Professor G.O. Sayles 1953–1962 Professor John D. Hargreaves 1962–1985 Professor Peter H. Ramsey 1986–1992 Professor Allan I. Macinnes 1993–2007 Vacant 2007–2013 Professor Robert I. Frost 2013–present
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