Gilbert Ramsay | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 May 1799 Dalmellington, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Died | 1871 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Resting place | British cemetery |
| Nationality |  Scottish |
| Spouse(s) | Janet Ramsay |
| Occupation | Teacher Editor |
| Profession | Headmaster |
Gilbert Ramsay (1799-1871) was a Scottish headmaster. [1] He was editor of the English-speaking newspaper The British Packet, and Argentine News . [2]
Ramsay was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, son of David Ramsay and Jane Blain. He was educated at the University of Glasgow. [3] In 1825 he arrived at the port of Buenos Aires from Scotland. [4] 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). [5] He was married on 17 March 1827 in St. Andrew's Church to Janet Tweedie (1805-1855), a Scottish lady, daughter of John Tweedie and Janet Tweedi. [6]
In 1834, Ramsey founded the Commercial Academy, an establishment of primary education for children of British and Creole origin in Buenos Aires. [7] He was teacher and a member of the committee of St Andrew's Scots School, school created for the Scottish community in the city. [8]
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