Biography of Robert Sword

Robert Sword first matriculated at the University in 1854 to study Arts, returning in 1859-60 to study Medicine.

He was the second son of Robert, a clerk of Glasgow.

He became a sheep farmer in Argentina together with his brothers, Frederick and Henry.

Sources

Archival Materials

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

Summary

Robert Sword
Born 1 July 1840.
GU Degree: Arts, 1854;
University Link: Student
Occupation categories: farmers
English snippet: Arts student at the University of Glasgow in 1854
Record last updated: 26th Jun 2014

Country Associations

Scotland, Glasgow
Place of Birth

Argentina, Chaco Austral

University Connections

University Roles

• Student