George Neilson (historian)

George Neilson
Copy of a portrait of George Neilson, T. & R. Annan & Sons, 1910-11, after William Strang
Born(1858-12-07)7 December 1858
Died15 November 1923(1923-11-15) (aged 64)
Partick, Glasgow, Scotland
NationalityScottish
Alma materKing William's College, Isle of Man
Occupations

George Neilson, LL.D., FSAScot, (7 December 1858 – 15 November 1923) was a Scottish historian, antiquary, and lawyer. Neilson is known for his scholarship relating to Scottish law, archaeology, and literature, with particular emphasis on medieval Scotland.[1][2]