Biography of Robert Jackson Aiken

Robert Jackson Aiken enrolled at the University in the summer session of 1884, aged 19, to study Medicine.

He was born in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia, son of James, a merchant.

Over a period of three years and four terms, Aiken took classes in Botany, Anatomy, Chemistry Practical Anatomy, Senior Anatomy, Physiology Surgery, Materia Medica and Pathology.

Sources

Archival Materials

• R8/5/4/10 Matriculation Slip 1884 Summer A -Z
• R8/5/6/1 Matriculation Slip 1885-1886 Men A - B
• R8/5/7/1 Matriculation Slip 1886-1887 Men A - B

Summary

Robert Jackson Aiken
Born 1865.
GU Degree: Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, 1884-86;
University Link: Student
English snippet: Medical student at the University of Glasgow 1884-86
Record last updated: 27th Nov 2013

Country Associations

Australia, Victoria, Sandhurst
Place of Birth

University Connections

University Roles

• Student