William Symington McCormick facts for kids
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Sir William McCormick
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Portrait by William Orpen
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| Born | 29 April 1859 Dumfries, Scotland
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| Died | 22 March 1930 (aged 70) At sea
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| Nationality | British |
| Education | University of Glasgow |
| Occupation | Scholar and educational administrator |
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Mabel Emily Cook
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Sir William Symington McCormick (born April 29, 1859 – died March 22, 1930) was an important Scottish scholar. He was also a leader in education. He helped manage universities and schools.
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Early Life and Education
William McCormick was born in Dumfries, Scotland, on April 29, 1859. His father, William, worked with iron. His mother was Agnes Ann Symington. William went to Dumfries High School.
He later studied at the University of Glasgow. In 1880, he earned his master's degree. For a short time, he helped teach mathematics. He then traveled to Germany. There, he studied literature at the University of Göttingen and the University of Marburg.
Becoming a Professor
When William returned to Scotland, he helped teach English literature. In 1890, he became a professor. He taught English Language and Literature at University College, Dundee. He also lectured at the University of St Andrews.
Later, a women's college called Queen Margaret College joined the University of Glasgow. William became the head of the English department there. He taught English language and literature to students.
Leading in Education
William McCormick started to work more in educational leadership. In 1900, he wrote a report for the General Medical Council. This report was about how medical students should be tested before they start their studies.
The next year, he became the first secretary of the Carnegie Trust. This trust helps support education and research.
Important Roles
From 1906 until he passed away, William McCormick held many important government jobs. These jobs were about how universities received money from the state. He also led the Advisory Council for Scientific and Industrial Research starting in 1915. This group helped guide science and industry.
Awards and Honors
William McCormick received many honors for his work. In 1902, the University of St Andrews gave him an honorary doctorate degree. This is a special award for his achievements.
He was made a Knight Bachelor in 1911. This meant he could use "Sir" before his name. In 1929, he received an even higher honor. He was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire.
In 1903, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is a group of important scientists and thinkers in Scotland. In 1928, he was also chosen to be a Fellow of the Fellowship of the Royal Society. This is a very old and respected group for science in the United Kingdom. He was recognized for his great help to science.
Personal Life
In 1897, William McCormick married Mabel Emily Cook. They had one son and two daughters. They lived in London, England, at a place called Frognal Priory.
Sir William McCormick died at sea on March 22, 1930.
