James "Si" Taylor | |
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Chancellor of the McMaster University | |
In office 1992–1998 | |
Preceded by | John H. Panabaker |
Succeeded by | Melvin M. Hawkrigg |
Personal details | |
Born | Hamilton,Ontario | March 25,1930
Alma mater | McMaster University (1951) Oxford University |
Occupation | diplomat |
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