Thomson, Alexander Douglas ♂

Education

Assistant in Greek, St Andrews University 1888-1889.

Birth/childhood

Born Kinross-shire 9.11.1864 son of Robert Thomson and Isabella Heggie.

Attended Royal High School, Edinburgh.

Career

Assistant in Greek, St Andrews University 1888-1889.

Studied at Edinburgh University - M.A. 1888, D.Litt. 1897.

Assistant in Greek, Edinburgh University 1889. Classical and English master Kelvinside Academy, Glasgow 1888-1891. Rector Stranraer Academy 1891. Assistant in Greek Edinburgh University 1891. H.M. Inspector of Schools (Scotland) 1899. Chief Inspector 1922-1929 (retired). [Teacher]

Death

Died at Dorking, Surrey 20.5.1953.

Sources

• Edinburgh University Journal 16 p273