Cox, Robert

Education

Student United College 1861-1862 Eng. Lit.; Gk. 1; Lat. 1 1862-1863 Log.; Gk. 2; Lat. 2 1863-1864 M. Phil.; Gk.(V); Lat. 3; Math. 1 1864-1865 N. Phil.; Math. 1. M.A. 26.4.1866.

From Edinburgh. Attended Established Church as a student.

Birth/childhood

Born 6.5.1845 only son of George Cox, Gorgie.

Attended Loretto School.

Career

Also at Edinburgh University.

Manufacturer - from 1874 sole partner of J & G Cox, Ltd., Manufacturers, Edinburgh.

M.P. (L.U.) for South Edinburgh from 1895. Presented cup for U.S.G.A. women’s championship in 1896. [Politician]

Death

Died 2.6.1899 at Aix-les-Bains [France].

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