Fonds MG3080 - Alexander Skakel Fonds

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Alexander Skakel Fonds

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    McGill University Archives

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    CA MUA MG3080

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    • 1836 and 1847 (Creation)
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      Skakel, Alexander, 1776-1846

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    Skakel, Alexander, 1776-1846
    (1776-1846)

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    Born in Scotland, Alexander Skakel received his M.A. from King's College, Aberdeen in 1797. Two years later he came to Canada and established a school in Québec. He shortly transferred to Montréal, and from 1800 to 1818 his "Classical and Mathematical School" was the main educational institution of the English-speaking population. Skakel's school was absorbed into the Royal Grammar School in 1818, and he remained as Principal until his death. Skakel was active in promoting the scientific life of the city through the Montreal Natural History Association and the Montreal General Hospital.

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    Skakel's papers comprise photocopies of his will, 1836, and a schedule of scientific apparatus bequeathed to McGill College, 1847.

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