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Apr 3, 2023 · William Dick - a pioneer of veterinary education. A brief history of the life of William Dick and how he established the Veterinary School. Early life. William Dick was born in the Canongate on the 6th May 1793.
He belongs to a family long identified with the sugar refining industry. A portion of his fortune, about $3,000,000, was inherited from his grandfather, William Dick, a pioneer sugar refiner of Williamsburg. The Dick town house is at 20 East Fifty-third Street, and they have a country place Allen Winden, at Islip, L. I.
ISLIP, L. I., Sept. 5---William K. Dick, industrialist, banker and grandson of a pioneer in the founding of the sugar industry in this country, died unexpectedly in his sleep this morning at his country estate, Allen Winden Farm. His age was 65.
Jan 1, 1993 · William Dick was born on 6th May 1793 to Jean and John Dick, who had arrived in Edinburgh from the north some six years previously. It is always assumed that Dick was born in White Horse Close at the lower end of the Royal Mile that runs between the Castle and Holyrood Palace, indeed Dick said that he was born at 'the Court end of ...
- J.E. Phillips
- 1993
Learn about William Dick, who established the first veterinary college in Scotland in 1823 and became the veterinary surgeon to Queen Victoria. Find out his background, achievements, legacy and plaque location at the University of Edinburgh.
Sir William Dick, acquied the barony of Braid in 1631; lord provost of Edinburgh 1638-9; knighted 1641; issuer of token 'to be current amongst his Colliers and Salt-Makers'.
Oct 19, 2018 · Professor William Dick (1793-1866) is best known as the founder of the world renowned Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, which has since 1951 been part of Edinburgh University. He was born on 6 May 1793 in White Horse Close at the foot of Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
