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McGill University / Founder
James McGill
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Founded in 1821 by royal charter, the university bears the name of James McGill, a Scottish merchant, whose bequest in 1813 established the University of McGill ...
May 2, 2024 · A bequest from the estate of James McGill, a Montreal merchant, was used to found the university, which received a royal charter in 1821.
McGill is a public university, founded in 1821. A Tradition of Success. McGill is recognized around the world for the excellence of its teaching and research ...
The McGill campus was established in 1813 when fur trader James McGill left his estate and an endowment for a college (courtesy Canadian Tourism Commission).
While MacDonald contributed heavily to the University's vitalization and engaged in relatively socially progressive philanthropy, much of the wealth that ...
The oldest university in Montreal, McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, a prominent Scottish merchant. The College was ...
In 1813, James McGill bequeathed a 46-acre estate and £10,000 to found a university or college for educational purposes. Chartered in 1821, McGill began ...
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John William Dawson*, “James McGill and the origin of his university,” New Dominion Monthly (Montreal), March 1870: 37–40, is an amplification of “James McGill ...
Nov 19, 2022 · It seems like a long-shot, but it feels like a pretty big coincidence, considering James McGill is also the founder of McGill University.