1744 - 1813
James McGill Canadian Philanthropist
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Details
| First Name |
James
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| Last Name |
McGill
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| Birthday |
6th October, 1744
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| Birthplace |
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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| Died |
19th December, 1813
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| Place of Death |
Montreal, Lower Canada
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| Buried |
In front of the Arts Building 45°30′18″N 73°34′38″W / 45.50500°N 73.57722°W / 45.50500; -73.57722Coordinates: 45°30′18″N 73°34′38″W / 45.50500°N 73.57722°W / 45.50500; -73.57722
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| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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| Nationality |
Canadian
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| Occupation |
Philanthropist
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James McGill (October 6, 1744 – December 19, 1813) was a Scottish Canadian businessman, slaveowner and philanthropist best known for being the founder of McGill University, Montreal. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada for Montreal West in 1792 and was appointed to the Executive Council of Lower Canada in 1793. He was the honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the 1st Battalion, Montreal Militia, a predecessor unit of The Canadian Grenadier Guards. He was also a prominent member of the Château Clique and one of the original founding members of the Beaver Club. His summer home stood within the Golden Square Mile.
