Duff, John Kippan

Education

Student United College 1872-1873 Eng. Lit.; Gk. 1; Lat. 1 1873-1874 Gk. 2; Lat. 2; Math. 1 1874-1875 Log.; Gk. 3; Math. 2; Chem. 1875-1876 N. Phil.; M. Phil.; Pol.Econ. Foundation bursar, 1872. Cheape bursar, 1873, 1874. Bruce bursar, 1874. M.A. 18.4.1878.

Birth/childhood

Born c.1855 at Singapore son of David Duff, stockbroker and Elizabeth Kippan.

Attended Grammar School, Aberdeen.

Career

Also at Edinburgh University - arts student 1881-1882.

Assistant in classics Perth Academy then taught Glasgow Academy and George Watson’s [College]. Classical master Edinburgh High School - at least1882at least 1911. [Teacher]

Death

Died 9.2.1927 at Pitlochry aged 71.

Sources

  • UYUC400:5.11.1872, 13.2.1873, 19.11.1874
  • UYUY452/19/266, 305
  • Deaths Reg. Moulin 1927/5