Biography of John MacDonald

John MacDonald graduated MD from the University of Glasgow in 1862.

He was resident surgeon at Glasgow Royal Infirmary from 1862-1863, before becoming surgeon-major of the Argentine Army. He then became a practitioner at Buenos Aires and visiting surgeon of the British Hospital there.

MacDonald died at Lynedale House, Skye on 7 December 1879.

Sources

Other Online Resources

• Doctors in practice with the English-speaking community in Argentina during the 19th and early 20th centuries

Archival Materials

• Addison, W. Innes, The Matriculation Albums of the University of Glasgow, 1728-1858

Summary

John MacDonald
Died 7 December 1879.
GU Degree: MD, 1862; Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences,
University Link: Graduate
Occupation categories: military; surgeons
English snippet: Surgeon-Major of the Argentine Army
Record last updated: 26th Jun 2014

Country Associations

Scotland, Skye
Place of Death

Argentina, Buenos Aires

University Connections

University Roles

• Graduate [View John MacDonald's record in the list of graduates]