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Name
Phillp Skene

Died June 22, 1788
Biography

3rd of Pitlour, son of David Skene of Pitlour and Jean Douglas of Strathendry (d. 1783). Brother of General Robert Skene and Capt. David Skene. Cousin (on his mother's side) of philosopher and economist Adam Smith.

Philip Skene died unmarried, having achieved the rank of General, and was succeeded by his five years old nephew, David (1783-1803).1

Life with Boswell

Boswell breakfasted with Skene (then a Colonel, possibly of the 69th foot regiment) in London on March 15, 1763.