David Cannan
Biography of David Cannan
David Cannan, was born in Pernambuco, Brazil, son of Horatius James, a merchant from Scotland. Educated at Birkenhead, David enrolled at the University 1880, attending classes in Greek, Latin, Mathematics, senior Greek & Logic, Natural Philosophy, English Literature, and Moral Philosophy, Chemistry and Anatomy. He graduated MA in 1884. In session 1881-82, David was awarded a prize for senior Greek Class under Professor R.C. Jebb.
David is believed to have studied medicine in London, where he would work as a physician and surgeon with the exception of a brief interlude in the USA.
Summary
David Cannan
Born 21 May 1863, Pernambuco, Brazil.
University Link: Alumnus, Graduate
GU Degree: MA, 1884; Arts,
Occupation categories: physicians; surgeons
Record last updated: 23rd Aug 2012
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University Roles
- Alumnus
- Graduate [View David Cannan's record in the list of graduates]
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