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Charles MacDonald (other)
Charles MacDonald may refer to: * Charles Macdonald (professor) (1828–1901), Scottish-Canadian mathematician and educator * Charles James MacDonald (1831–1903), lawyer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada * Charles B. Macdonald (1855–1939), American golfer * Charles H. MacDonald (1914–2002), U.S. flying ace of World War II * Charles B. MacDonald (1922–1990), military historian * Charlie MacDonald (born 1981), English footballer * C. Leslie Macdonald (1856–1929), Australian racehorse owner and breeder * Charles Macdonald, Nova Scotia artist and architect who built the Charles Macdonald Concrete House Museum See also * Charles McDonald (other) {{hndis, Macdonald, Charles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Macdonald (professor)
Charles Macdonald (19 July 1828 – 11 March 1901) was a Scottish-Canadian mathematician and educator. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Macdonald studied at King's College, Aberdeen, earning degrees in the arts and divinity. The Church of Scotland named Macdonald the chair in mathematics at Dalhousie College in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which he held until his death in 1901. He was an advocate for education reform in Nova Scotia, and was a significant presence for Dalhousie in Halifax. Dalhousie's first library, Macdonald Memorial Library, was named in his honour by former students who raised money to build it. Early life and education MacDonald attended King's College, Aberdeen and studied arts and divinity. In 1850 he was awarded the Hutton Prize, which was reserved for the student who had performed best in the arts curriculum. He earned a Master of Arts, and then studied divinity, earning a Licentiate (degree), licentiate in the Church of Scotland. Career After earning his licentiate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
