Robert Rait
Scottish historian (1874–1936) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Robert Rait?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Sir Robert Sangster Rait CBE DL (10 February 1874 – 25 May 1936) was a Scottish historian, Historiographer Royal and Principal of the University of Glasgow.
Quick Facts Sir Robert RaitCBE DL, Principal of the University of Glasgow ...
Sir Robert Rait | |
---|---|
Principal of the University of Glasgow | |
In office 1929–1936 | |
Preceded by | Sir Donald MacAlister |
Succeeded by | Sir Hector Hetherington |
Professor of Scottish History and Literature, Glasgow | |
In office 1913–1930 | |
Preceded by | New Chair |
Succeeded by | J. D. Mackie |
Personal details | |
Born | 10 February 1874 Narborough, Leicestershire, England[1] |
Died | 25 May 1936(1936-05-25) (aged 62) Glasgow, Scotland |
Spouse |
Ruth Bridge (m. 1908) |
Alma mater | University of Aberdeen (MA) New College, Oxford (BA) |
Close