George Arthur Mitchell facts for kids

Sir George Arthur Mitchell, a drawing by Stephen C Dickson

Sir George Arthur Mitchell (1860–1948) was an important Scottish engineer. He was known for his work in mining. He also served as a director for major banks like the Clydesdale Bank and Midland Bank. He was involved with many coal mining companies, called collieries. Sir George also helped create the Mitchell Lectures at Glasgow University, which are special talks given at the university.

His Life and Work

The grave of George Arthur Mitchell in Glasgow

George Arthur Mitchell was born in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, on June 20, 1860. His father, Alexander Moncrieff Mitchell, owned coal mines. George studied science and engineering at Glasgow University and earned a degree.

In 1897, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is a special honor given to people who have done important work in science and knowledge. Later, in 1935, King George V made him a knight, which means he was given the title "Sir."

By 1904, he was living in a new, fancy house in Glasgow. He was listed as a director of the Flemington Coal Company. His cousin, Sydney Mitchell, who was an architect, designed the building.

Sir George Arthur Mitchell passed away on February 16, 1948. He is buried in the Glasgow Necropolis, a famous cemetery in Glasgow. He did not get married or have children.

Important Roles and Positions

Sir George Arthur Mitchell held many important positions throughout his career. These roles showed his leadership in the mining industry and business world:

• President of the Mining Institute of Scotland from 1894 to 1898.
• President of the Institute of Mining Engineers from 1895 to 1896.
• President of the Mining Association of Great Britain from 1906 to 1907.
• Vice President of the Institute of Engineers and Shipbuilders of Scotland from 1919 to 1922.
• President of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce from 1923 to 1925.
• Director of the Clydesdale Bank.
• Director of the Midland Bank.
• Director of Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd.
• Director of the Lochgelly Iron and Coal Company.
• Director of Robert Addle & Sons Collieries Ltd.
• Director of Plean Colliery Ltd.
• Director of the Flemington Coal Co Ltd.