Biography of Robert Chrystal

Robert Chrystal matriculated at the University in 1829. He was born in 1815 at Cormiston Towers, Biggar, youngest son of William.

Chrystal became a merchant in Jamaica, and afterwards an insurance broker in Glasgow. He died on 26 April 1908.

Sources

Archival Materials

• Addison, W Innes, The Matriculation Albums of the University of Glasgow (Glasgow, 1913)

Summary

Robert Chrystal
Born 1815.
Died 26 April 1908.
GU Degree: Arts, 1829;
University Link: Student
Occupation categories: merchants
English snippet: Arts student at the University of Glasgow in 1829
Record last updated: 23rd Jun 2014

Country Associations

Scotland, Biggar
Place of Birth

Scotland, Glasgow
Place of Death

Jamaica, No Region

University Connections

University Roles

• Student