Biography of Andrew Archibald Ranken

Andrew Archibald Ranken matriculated as an Arts student at the University in 1837. He was the third son of Andrew, a Glasgow merchant.

Ranken worked as a merchant in Manchester, Trinidad, Shanghai, and London. He died at Skelmorlie, Ayrshire, on 14 August 1894.

Sources

Archival Materials

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

Summary

Andrew Archibald Ranken
Born 15 November 1824.
Died 14 August 1894.
GU Degree: Arts, 1837;
University Link: Student
Occupation categories: merchants
English snippet: Arts student at the University of Glasgow in 1837
Record last updated: 25th Jun 2014

Country Associations

Scotland, Glasgow
Place of Birth

Scotland, Skelmorlie
Place of Death

China, Shanghai

England, No Region

Trinidad and Tobago, No Region

University Connections

University Roles

• Student