Education
University of Street Andrews.
University of Street Andrews.
He was born on 21 March 1740, son of Thomas Simson and Margaret Simson. He was awarded the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He succeeded his father as Chandos Professor in 1764, where he remained until his death on 30 August 1770
His library was bequeathed to the University of Street Andrews Library in 1770, and the university library still owns the collection today, containing over 200 medical books