J. Playfair McMurrich
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James Playfair McMurrich (October 16, 1859 – February 9, 1939) was a Canadian
zoologist and academic.
Born in Toronto
, the son of John McMurrich
, McMurrich received a M.A. from the University of Toronto
in 1881 and a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University
in 1885.
From 1881 to 1884, he was a Professor of biology and horticulture at Ontario Agricultural College
in the University of Guelph
. From 1892 to 1894, he taught at the University of Cincinnati
. He was a Professor of Anatomy in homoeopathic department of the University of Michigan
. From 1907 to 1930, he was Professor of anatomy at the University of Toronto.
From 1922 to 1923, he was the president of the Royal Society of Canada
. In 1922, he was the president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
. In 1933, he was the president of the History of Science Society. In 1939, he was awarded the Royal Society of Canada's Flavelle Medal
.
In 1882, he married Katie Moodie Vickers.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
zoologist and academic.
Born in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, the son of John McMurrich
John McMurrich
John McMurrich was a businessman and political figure in Canada West and later Ontario.He was born near Paisley, Scotland in 1804 and came to Upper Canada in 1833 to work in a York dry goods business affiliated with a Glasgow-based firm. He became a partner in 1837. McMurrich served on Toronto...
, McMurrich received a M.A. from the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
in 1881 and a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States...
in 1885.
From 1881 to 1884, he was a Professor of biology and horticulture at Ontario Agricultural College
Ontario Agricultural College
The Ontario Agricultural College originated at the agricultural laboratories of the Toronto Normal School, and was officially founded in 1874 as an associate agricultural college of the University of Toronto...
in the University of Guelph
University of Guelph
The University of Guelph, also known as U of G, is a comprehensive public research university in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation of Ontario Agricultural College, the Macdonald Institute, and the Ontario Veterinary College...
. From 1892 to 1894, he taught at the University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....
. He was a Professor of Anatomy in homoeopathic department of the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
. From 1907 to 1930, he was Professor of anatomy at the University of Toronto.
From 1922 to 1923, he was the president of the Royal Society of Canada
Royal Society of Canada
The Royal Society of Canada , may also operate under the more descriptive name RSC: The Academies of Arts, Humanities and Sciences of Canada , is the oldest association of scientists and scholars in Canada...
. In 1922, he was the president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is an international non-profit organization with the stated goals of promoting cooperation among scientists, defending scientific freedom, encouraging scientific responsibility, and supporting scientific education and science outreach for the...
. In 1933, he was the president of the History of Science Society. In 1939, he was awarded the Royal Society of Canada's Flavelle Medal
Flavelle Medal
The Flavelle Medal is an award of the Royal Society of Canada "for an outstanding contribution to biological science during the preceding ten years or for significant additions to a previous outstanding contribution to biological science". It is named in honour of Joseph Wesley Flavelle and is...
.
In 1882, he married Katie Moodie Vickers.
Selected bibliography
- A text-book of invertebrate morphology (1894)
- Leonardo da Vinci: The Anatomist (1930)