This is a biographical index of people encountered by Boswell throughout his life. It is sorted by last name/family name. Royal families, nobles and other people designated by a geographical area (using German von, Dutch van and English of) are listed under their respective domains, ie. Prussia, Saxony, Bassewitz, etc. Please use the search field above to search for possible aliases and other information, in case you don't find what you seek in the alphabetical listing.

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Hendrik FagelGreffier1706–1790
William Augustus Fawkener—c. 1750–1811
Joseph Fergusontutor to James Boswell and Vicar of Tundergarth Parish1718–1791
James FergusonLord Pitfour1700–1777
Adam FergusonPhilosopher and Historian1723–1816
James Ferguson3rd Laird of Pitfour1735–1820
Patrick Ferguson—1744–1780
George FernMaster of Stores at Fort George—
Jean Baptiste Feronce von RotencreutzMinister of Brunswick1723–1799
William Flexneypublisher1731–1808
Jan Nicolaas FlorisCount von Nassau-La Lecq1709–1782
Frances Floyer—1745–1798
William Forbes6th Baronet of Pitsligo1739–1806
Alexander FordyceThe Macaroni Gambler1729–1789
James Fordyceauthor of Sermons to Young Women1720–1796
Friedrich Karl von ForsterChamberlain in Gotha—
Alexander Fraser—1733–1794
George FrazerDeputy-auditor of Excisec. 1701–1774