William Johnston
Northern Irish ship owner and benefactor
About William Johnston
Born 1841.
William Johnston of Woodslee, Bromborough, Cheshire (1841–1917) was an early benefactor of the University of Liverpool in Liverpool, England. He was a wealthy Northern Irish ship owner who began business in Liverpool in 1863. The Johnston Laboratories and the Johnston Chair of Biochemistry (the first chair in biochemistry to be established in the UK, in 1903) were named after him. He funded the chair as part of a £25,000- philanthropic gift.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Johnston?
Northern Irish ship owner and benefactor
When was William Johnston born?
William Johnston was born in 1841 in Northern Ireland.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Johnston
· DBpedia: William Johnston of Liverpool
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