Glasgow University

Thomas Thomson ~ Professor of Chemistry

This entry was posted in Perth People and tagged Chemistry Crieff Glasgow University on July 10, 2014 by madeinpe

Born in Crieff in 1773, Thomas Thomson is known for his work in the field of chemistry. He studied initially at Edinburgh University and graduated a doctor in 1799. After a period working as a freelance editor, writer, teacher and historian, Thomas Thomson began an appointment as Professor at Glasgow […]

John Strang ~ Religious Figure and Principal of Glasgow University

This entry was posted in Perth People and tagged Glasgow University Religious Figure on May 4, 2014 by madeinpe

John Strang – Religious figure and Principal of Glasgow University was born at Irvine, Ayrshire in 1547. Attended St Andrews University from the age of 12. After attaining an MA he was appointed a regent of St Leonard’s College. Strang was ordained 10 April 1614 and joined the parish of Errol in […]