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Robert Ramsay Wright

1852 – 1933

Scottish zoologist

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About Robert Ramsay Wright

Lived 1852 – 1933 (aged 80). Robert Ramsay Wright was a zoologist and biologist.

Robert Ramsay Wright (23 September 1852 – 6 September 1933) was a Scottish zoologist and academic whose professional career was spent in Canada.

Born in a manse at Alloa, Clackmannanshire, he studied at Edinburgh High School before receiving a B.Sc. and M.A from the University of Edinburgh.

In 1874, he was appointed a Professor of Natural History at the University of Toronto where he would remain until he retired in 1912. In 1887, he was appointed the first Professor of Biology at the University of Toronto. He was also instrumental in re-establishing the medical school at the University of Toronto in 1887. He was Dean of Arts from 1901 to 1912 and was appointed a Vice-President of the University in 1902.

In 1889 his textbook An introduction to zoology: for the use of high schools was published by The Copp, Clark Company in Toronto.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Edinburgh, Royal High School, University of Toronto
Employers
University of Toronto
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Also known as
R. Ramsay Wright

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Ramsay Wright?

Scottish zoologist (1852–1933)

When was Robert Ramsay Wright born?

Robert Ramsay Wright was born on 23 September 1852 in Alloa.

When did Robert Ramsay Wright die?

Robert Ramsay Wright died on 6 September 1933 in Droitwich Spa.

What was Robert Ramsay Wright's occupation?

Robert Ramsay Wright was a zoologist and biologist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Ramsay Wright

· Wikidata: Q7349157

· DBpedia: Robert Ramsay Wright

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