Person: Johnstone, David
David Johnstone graduated from Edinburgh University and taught at Spier's School Beith and George Heriot's School Edinburgh before moving to the Provincial Training College in Edinburgh.
Mathematical Profile (Excerpt):
- David Johnstone entered St Leonard's Public School, Edinburgh, in 1883.
- Johnstone gave his home address as 27 St Leonard Street when he first matriculated.
- At George Heriot's, Johnstone sat the Leaving Certificate examinations and passed at Higher level English, Mathematics, French, and Latin (some in June 1894, some in June 1895).
- Johnstone joined the Edinburgh Mathematical Society in December 1900 after he graduated.
- 'Mr David M Johnstone M.A. B.Sc., Mathematical Master in George Heriot's School' was recommended to the Central Executive Committee for appointment.
- Mr Johnstone remained at Moray House as Principal Lecturer Mathematics until 1935.
- Mr William Taylor was recommended as the appointee to replace Mr Johnstone.
- Johnstone joined the Edinburgh Mathematical Society in December 1900 after he graduated.
Born June 1877, Edinburgh, Scotland. Died 28 December 1935, Edinburgh, Scotland.
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