Hugh Lyon Playfair
Sir Hugh Lyon Playfair | |
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Hugh Lyon Playfair | |
| Born | 20 February 1787 |
| Died | 19 January 1861 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Alma mater | University of St Andrews |
| Known for | Provost of St Andrews, calotype photographic process |
| Father | Reverend James Playfair |
| Relatives | Dr William Smoult Playfair (nephew) Sir Lambert Playfair (nephew) Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair (nephew) |
| Awards | Honorary Doctorate, University of St Andrews (1856) |
Sir Hugh Lyon Playfair (20 February 1787 – 19 January 1861) was a Scottish politician, army officer and photographic pioneer. He was Provost of St Andrews from 1842 until his death in 1861.