Menzies, William

Education

Student United College 1886-1887 Eng. Lit.; Gk. 1; Lat. 1 1887-1888 Gk. 2; Lat. 2; Math. 1 1888-1889 Log.; Gk. 3; Lat. 3; Math. 2 1889-1890 N. Phil.; M. Phil. & Pol. Econ.; Eng. Lit.; Adv. Met.; Gk. 3. Miller prize, 1890. M.A. 14.4.1892 1st cl. hons. Classics and Mental Philosophy.

Assistant in Greek, St Andrews University 1896-1899.

Birth/childhood

Born 7.10.1868 son of Robert Menzies, farmer, Weem, Aberfeldy and Isabella Forbes.

Career

Assistant in Greek, St Andrews University 1896-1899.

Also at Balliol College, Oxford.

Classical master, Glasgow Academy 1899 - 1902. Classical master, Hamilton Academy 1902-1903. Junior H.M.I. of Schools 1903-1908. H.M.I. of Schools 1908-1930 (retired). [Teacher]

Death

Died in Edinburgh 20.11.1951.

Sources

  • UYUC400:7.4.1890
  • UYUY672
  • Biog. of Ferguson Scholars
  • Deaths Reg. Edinburgh, St Andrew 1951/743