Robert C. Wallace | |
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| President of the University of Alberta | |
| In office 1928–1936 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Marshall Tory |
| Succeeded by | William A. R. Kerr |
| Principal of Queen's University | |
| In office 1936–1951 | |
| Preceded by | William Hamilton Fyfe |
| Succeeded by | William Archibald Mackintosh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 15, 1881 Orkney, Scotland |
| Died | January 29, 1955 (aged 73) Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh University of Göttingen |
| Occupation | geologist, educator, academic administrator |
Robert Charles Wallace CMG FRSC (June 15, 1881 – January 29, 1955) was a Scots-Canadian geologist, educator, and administrator who served as president of the University of Alberta (1928–1936), the principal of Queen's University (1936–1951), and the head of the Arctic Institute of North America (1951–1955).[1][2]
- ^ Goldsborough, Gordon (25 November 2019). "Memorable Manitobans: Robert Charles Wallace (1881-1955)". Manitoba Historical Society Archives. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Obituary - Dr ROBERT CHARLES WALLACE, C.M.G". Polar Record. #8 (52): 68. January 1956. doi:10.1017/S0032247400045939. ISSN 0032-2474. Retrieved 3 September 2024.