Jump to content

James McCall (veterinary surgeon)

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Tom.Reding (talk | contribs) at 18:24, 15 April 2018 (+{{Authority control}}, WP:GenFixes on, using AWB). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

James McCall
Born1834
Died1915
Known forFounder and first Principal of Glasgow Veterinary College

James McCall (born 1834, Newton-on-Ayr, Scotland - d. November 1915) was the founder and the first principal of Glasgow Veterinary College.

Early life and education

James McCall was born in Newton-on-Ayr in 1834. His father owned a transport business between Glasgow and Ayr. He studied at Wallacetown Academy and Ayr Academy. Even in his early days he was interested in animals. He worked as a superintendent of the horse department with Messrs Pickford company caring for as many as 1000 horses.[1]

References

  1. ^ Adair, W (1941). Records of Eighty Years Progress. Glasgow Veterinary College.


Stub icon

This veterinary medicine–related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=James_McCall_(veterinary_surgeon)&oldid=836590365"