Person: Moffat, George Lowe
George Moffat graduated from Edinburgh University and taught at Dumfries Academy and Glasgow Academy where he became Head of Mathematics.
Mathematical Profile (Excerpt):
- George attended Leith High School from 1880 to 1882, then attended George Watson's College from 1882 to 1890.
- Moffat was awarded an M.A. by the University of Edinburgh in 1893.
- Moffat became a mathematics teacher, and taught at Dumfries Academy from 1893 to 1897.
- In December 1912, following the death of James Wood, the Head of Mathematics, Geordie Moffat was appointed to take charge of the Department.
- At Easter 1934, Moffat went on holiday to Helensburgh, where he died.
Born 18 June 1872, Leith (near Edinburgh), Scotland. Died 15 April 1934, Helensburgh, Scotland.
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