Biography of Manuel Álvarez Florencio

Manuel Álvarez Florencio came to the University of Glasgow in 1874 for two years to study Engineering. He was born in Oviedo, Spain, son Manuel, a merchant.

While at the University, he studied the subjects of Natural Philosophy, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Civil Engineering and Mechanics (both office and field work).

Sources

Archival Materials

• R8/1/5 Matriculation Album (with index) 1871-1876

Summary

Manuel Álvarez Florencio
Born 1848.
GU Degree: Science and Engineering, 1874-1876;
University Link: Student
English snippet: Student of Engineering at the University of Glasgow
Spanish; Castilian snippet: Estudiante español de ingeniería en la Universidad de Glasgow
Record last updated: 31st Jul 2013

Country Associations

Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow

Spain, Asturias, Oviedo

University Connections

University Roles

• Student