Biography of Peter Mackay

Peter Mackay graduated MA from the University of Glasgow in 1852, and became one of the founders and first Director of The Mackay School of Valparaíso, Chile.

Born in Argyle, son of Donald Mackay, Peter obtained his MA at the University of Glasgow and worked as a Mathematics Tutor at the Free Church Normal Seminary in Glasgow, before immigrating to Chile in 1857. He became one of the main founders, and the first Director of The Mackay School in Valparaíso. Formerly part of the Valparaíso Artisan School Society, it was founded in 1857 initially to educate the children of those English-speaking immigrants who worked in the factories and railroads of Valparaíso. It is still considered among the best academic institutions for boys in the Valparaíso Region of Chile.

Sources

Other Online Resources

• Marcela Wilson S., Historia de The Mackay School

Summary

Peter Mackay
Born 1825.
Died 8 March 1905.
GU Degree: MA, 1852;
University Link: Graduate
Occupation categories: teachers
English snippet: Founder and Director of The Mackay School of Valparaíso
Record last updated: 3rd Jan 2013

Country Associations

Scotland, Argyll
Place of Birth

Chile, Valparaiso
Place of Death

University Connections

University Roles

• Graduate [View Peter Mackay's record in the list of graduates]

Images

Peter MacKay- Master of Arts volume, 1852