Andrew Munro, M.A., (6 July 1869 – 1 July 1935) was a Scottish lecturer in mathematics, Vice President, Bursar, Steward and Senior Fellow of Queens' College, Cambridge for 45 years from 1893 to 1935. The Munro scholarships and studentships at Queens' College, Cambridge are named in his honour.
Andrew Munro was born 6 July 1869, in Rosskeen, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, the son of Andrew Munro and Margaret Small of Invergordon in Ross and Cromarty.[1] His father was a banker, mill owner and farmer,[2] who also served as Chief Magistrate for Invergordon and Justice of the Peace for Ross and Cromarty.[3] The Munros were members of the Clan Munro. His mother was the daughter of John Small (1797–1847), under Librarian of the University of Edinburgh, and the sister of John Small (1828–1886), who succeeded his father as under Librarian and later was appointed Librarian. Munro's mother and family were members of the Smalls of Dirnanean, Perthshire, Scotland.
In 1892, Munro received his Bachelor of Arts degree, followed by a Masters of Arts degree in 1896.[4] In 1893, he was elected a Fellow at Queens' College, Cambridge.[1] For the next 20 years he served as a lecturer, director of studies, and supervisor in mathematics at the college.[1]
In 1913, Munro became Bursar of Queens' College, Cambridge.[1] In this role, Munro advised the college to dispose of most of its farmland after World War I and invest in government stocks, which significantly increased the college's endowments.[1][5]
Legacyedit
Andrew Munro died on 1 July 1935 at Dormy House Hotel in Sheringham, Norfolk, England.[6] He was buried in St. Giles Cemetery in Cambridge, now referred to as Parish of the Ascension Burial Ground, on 4 July 1935.[5]
A portion of Munro's estate, upwards of £26,000, was left to Queens' College, Cambridge to fund scholarships in mathematics and physics.[7] These scholarships and studentships are named in Munro's honour.
The Munro Room at Queens' College, Cambridge which faces both Old Court and Walnut Tree Court, is named for Munro. A portrait of Munro, painted by Arthur Trevor Haddon, appropriately hangs in the room.
Referencesedit
^ abcdefg"The Late Mr. Andrew Munro, of Cambridge". The Scotsman. Edinburgh, Scotland. 4 July 1935.
^"London, England, Freedom of the City Papers, 1681- 1925" (Document). Salt Lake City, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. 16 November 1923. Papers for Andrew's brother, William Ross Munro
^"Article on the Death of Andrew Munro". The Scotsman. Edinburgh, Scotland. 21 May 1888. Mr. Munro was Chief Magistrate for the town, a Justice of Peace for the county, and also held other offices.
andrew, munro, mathematician, andrew, munro, july, 1869, july, 1935, scottish, lecturer, mathematics, vice, president, bursar, steward, senior, fellow, queens, college, cambridge, years, from, 1893, 1935, munro, scholarships, studentships, queens, college, cam. Andrew Munro M A 6 July 1869 1 July 1935 was a Scottish lecturer in mathematics Vice President Bursar Steward and Senior Fellow of Queens College Cambridge for 45 years from 1893 to 1935 The Munro scholarships and studentships at Queens College Cambridge are named in his honour Contents 1 Early life 2 Academics 3 Legacy 4 References 5 Further reading 6 External linksEarly life editAndrew Munro was born 6 July 1869 in Rosskeen Ross and Cromarty Scotland the son of Andrew Munro and Margaret Small of Invergordon in Ross and Cromarty 1 His father was a banker mill owner and farmer 2 who also served as Chief Magistrate for Invergordon and Justice of the Peace for Ross and Cromarty 3 The Munros were members of the Clan Munro His mother was the daughter of John Small 1797 1847 under Librarian of the University of Edinburgh and the sister of John Small 1828 1886 who succeeded his father as under Librarian and later was appointed Librarian Munro s mother and family were members of the Smalls of Dirnanean Perthshire Scotland Academics editMunro initially attended Aberdeen University Scotland later transferring to Cambridge 1 He won a foundation scholarship to Queens College Cambridge in 1890 and two years later was designated as the fourth Wrangler 1 In 1892 Munro received his Bachelor of Arts degree followed by a Masters of Arts degree in 1896 4 In 1893 he was elected a Fellow at Queens College Cambridge 1 For the next 20 years he served as a lecturer director of studies and supervisor in mathematics at the college 1 In 1913 Munro became Bursar of Queens College Cambridge 1 In this role Munro advised the college to dispose of most of its farmland after World War I and invest in government stocks which significantly increased the college s endowments 1 5 Legacy editAndrew Munro died on 1 July 1935 at Dormy House Hotel in Sheringham Norfolk England 6 He was buried in St Giles Cemetery in Cambridge now referred to as Parish of the Ascension Burial Ground on 4 July 1935 5 A portion of Munro s estate upwards of 26 000 was left to Queens College Cambridge to fund scholarships in mathematics and physics 7 These scholarships and studentships are named in Munro s honour The Munro Room at Queens College Cambridge which faces both Old Court and Walnut Tree Court is named for Munro A portrait of Munro painted by Arthur Trevor Haddon appropriately hangs in the room References edit a b c d e f g The Late Mr Andrew Munro of Cambridge The Scotsman Edinburgh Scotland 4 July 1935 London England Freedom of the City Papers 1681 1925 Document Salt Lake City UT USA Ancestry com 16 November 1923 Papers for Andrew s brother William Ross Munro Article on the Death of Andrew Munro The Scotsman Edinburgh Scotland 21 May 1888 Mr Munro was Chief Magistrate for the town a Justice of Peace for the county and also held other offices The Oxford and Cambridge Yearbook 1904 a b Obituary Mr Andrew Munro Queens College Cambridge The Times London UK 3 July 1935 England and Wales National Probate Calendar 1858 1966 Document Salt Lake City UT USA Ancestry com British History Online Queens College Endowments University of London amp History of Parliament Trust 2012 Further reading editHolmes Jonathan ed 2012 Andrew Munro Mathematics teacher and benefactor PDF The Historical Record The Queens College Record pp 29 30 External links editAndrew Munro at Find a Grave Andrew Munro Queens College Portrait Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Andrew Munro mathematician amp oldid 1187173553, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
