James Loudon

James Loudon (May 24, 1841 – December 29, 1916) was a Canadian professor of mathematics and physics and the fourth president of the University of Toronto from 1892 to 1906, a role concurrent with presidency of University College until 1901. He was the first Canadian-born professor at the University of Toronto.

Biography Loudon was educated at the Toronto Grammar School, Upper Canada College, and the University of Toronto, where he received a B.A. in 1862 and an M.A. in 1864. Initially a tutor in classics, he soon moved to mathematics, eventually becoming the professor of mathematics and physics at University College in 1875, succeeding his teacher John Bradford Cherriman. In 1887 he became professor of physics only, and became president of the university in 1892.

He visited the United Kingdom to attend the 450th jubilee of the University of Glasgow in June 1901, and received an honorary doctorate (LL.D) from the university.