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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMARISCHAL/6/1/4/1
Alt Ref NoMSM 376
TitleElection of John Cruickshank as assistant to Dr Hamilton
Date1817
Extent1 item
Administrative HistoryThe son of James Cruickshank of Rothiemay, John Cruickshank graduated AM from Marischal College, Aberdeen, in 1809. He was appointed assistant and successor to Robert Hamilton as Professor of Mathematics at the college in 1817, and succeeded to the full charge in 1829. He was awarded an honorary LL.D in 1834. When Marischal was united with King's College in 1860, he chose to retire, and he died in 1875.
DescriptionElection of John Cruickshank as assistant to Dr Hamilton; Extract Act of Election of Mr John Cruickshank to be the Assistant and successor to Dr Hamilton Professor of Mathematics at Marischal College.
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