Gilbert Ramsay
| Gilbert Ramsay | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 26, 1799 Dalmellington, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Died |
1871 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Resting place | British cemetery |
| Nationality |
 Scottish |
| Spouse(s) | Janet Ramsay |
| Occupation |
Teacher Editor |
| Profession | Headmaster |
| Religion | Presbyterianism |
Gilbert Ramsay (1799-1871) was an Scottish headmaster.[1] He was editor of the English-speaking newspaper The British Packet, and Argentine News.[2]
Biography
Ramsay was born in Ayrshire, Scotland (United Kingdom), son of David Ramsay and Jane Blain. In 1825 he arrived at the port of Buenos Aires from Scotland.[3] In Buenos Aires, Ramsay was hired by brothers John Parish Robertson and William Parish Robertson, to teach in the Scottish Colony established in the town of Monte Grande (Buenos Aires Province).[4] He was married on Mar 17, 1827 in St. Andrew's Church to Janet Tweedie (1805-1855), a Scottish lady, daughter of John Tweedie and Janet Tweedi.[5]
In 1834, Ramsey founded the Commercial Academy, the first commercial school, established in Buenos Aires.[6] He was teacher and a member of the committee of St Andrew's Scots School, school created for the Scottish community in the city.[7]
References
- ↑ Records of the Scottish Settlers in the River Plate and Their Churches, James Dodds, James Dodds (of Buenos Aires.)
- ↑ The English-language Press in Latin America, Oliver Marshall
- ↑ La colonia olvidada: tres siglos de presencia británica en la Argentina, Andrew Graham-Yooll
- ↑ Un Poco de Historia, Flying Scotsman - Escuela Escocesa San Andrés
- ↑ Selected Families and Individuals
- ↑ Todo es historia, Issues 444-449, Todo es historia
- ↑ Etapas históricas de la educación Argentina, Jorge María Ramallo