James Young Simpson (diplomat)

James Young Simpson

FRSE FRSSA FRAI
Black and white photograph of James Young Simpson, seated, looking into the camera with papers on a desk in front of him
Born(1873-08-03)3 August 1873
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died20 May 1934(1934-05-20) (aged 60)
Edinburgh, Scotland
Pen nameJ. Y. Simpson
Occupation
  • Writer
  • biographer
  • lecturer
  • diplomat
  • scientist
  • theologian
Genrenon-fiction, biography, theology
SpouseHelen Huntingdon Day
52 Queen Street, Edinburgh
The grave of James Young Simpson 1873-1934, Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh

Professor James Young Simpson (3 August 1873 – 20 May 1934) FRSE FRSSA FRAI DJur(Hon) DSc(Hon) was a Scottish zoologist, writer, diplomat, biographer and theologian. After World War I, he was instrumental in establishing the Baltic states and Finland as independent nations.