Biography of Alexander Balfour Turpie

Alexander Balfour Turpie was born in Valparaíso in 1865, son of Alexander, an engineer. He first matriculated at the University in 1882, aged 17, to study an Arts course, switching to Medicine in his second year.

Sources

Other Online Resources

• Family register written by Alexander Gillespie Turpie in 1877 in World of William Johnston 1866 - 1955 by Helen Moran

Archival Materials

• R8/5/3/8 Matriculation Slip 1882-1883, Men S - T

Summary

Alexander Balfour Turpie
Born 13 March 1865.
GU Degree: Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, 1882-87;
University Link: Student
English snippet: The earliest Chilean-born student at the University of Glasgow
Record last updated: 4th Jan 2013

Country Associations

Chile, Valparaiso
Place of Birth

University Connections

University Roles

• Student