Died 1915 | ||
Known for Founder and first Principal of Glasgow Veterinary College Books INSTRUCTION BK FOR THE FRENCH, Antitrust | ||
James McCall (b. 1834, Newton-on-Ayr, Scotland - d. November 1915) was the founder and the first principal of Glasgow Veterinary College.
Early life and education
James McCall was born in Newton-on-Ayr in 1834. His father owned a transport business between Glasgow and Ayr. He studied at Wallacetown Academy and Ayr Academy. Even in his early days he was interested in animals. He worked as a superintendent of the horse department with Messrs Pickford company caring for as many as 1000 horses.
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