Biography of John Neilson
John Neilson matriculated as an Arts student at the University in 1835. He was the second son of James Beaumont Neilson, inventor of the "Hot Blast".
Neilson died of fever at Trinidad on 16 August 1853.
Sources
Archival Materials
- Addison, W Innes, The Matriculation Albums of the University of Glasgow (Glasgow, 1913)
Summary
John Neilson
Born 1819.
Died 16 August 1853.
GU Degree: Arts, 1835;
University Link: Student
English snippet: Arts student at the University of Glasgow in 1835Record last updated: 25th Jun 2014
University Connections
University Roles
- Student