Biography of James King

James King matriculated at the University in 1885 to study Engineering. Born in Valparaiso, Chile, his father, John, was a railway superintendent who headed up the operation of Dubs & Company of Glasgow, manufacturers of locomotives for the Chilean State Railways. King's home town of Carrizal Bajo was one of Chile's most important ports, where the country's second railway was being constructed in 1864.

King enrolled at the University for two years, attending classes in Engineering, Mathematics (Senior), Chemistry, and Civil Engineering and Drawing. In 1894 he returned to Chile.

Sources

Other Online Resources

• L C Derrick-Jehu, The Anglo-Chilean Community

Archival Materials

• R8/5/6/5 Matriculation Slip 1885-1886, Men K - M

Summary

James King
Born 1867.
GU Degree: Science and Engineering, 1885-86;
University Link: Student
English snippet: One of the earliest Chilean-born students at the University of Glasgow
Record last updated: 4th Jan 2013

Country Associations

Chile, Valparaiso
Place of Birth

University Connections

University Roles

• Student