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

University Connections

University Roles

• Alumnus
• Graduate [View David Cannan's record in the list of graduates]

Images

David Cannan, Matriculation Slip 1881-82