Biography of John Buchanan

John Buchanan bequeathed £4,000 to the University in 1930 for the foundation of two bursaries in Medicine, to be called the John Buchanan Bursaries.

Buchanan was the son of a tea merchant. He graduated from the University MB, CM in 1882 and MD in 1886 and became District Medical Officer at Ladies Charity and Lying-in Hospital, Liverpool, and held various medical and surgical positions in the north of England, as well as serving as Surgeon for the Anchor and Allan shipping lines.

Summary

John Buchanan
Born 1860.
Died 27 February 1930.
University Link: Alumnus, Benefactor
Record last updated: 20th Jun 2007

University Connections

University Roles

• Alumnus
• Benefactor

Awards

• John Buchanan Bursaries