John Bertram Stirling
John Bertram Stirling (1888–1988) was a Canadian engineer and businessman who served as Chancellor of Queen's University (1960–1974).[1]
John Bertram Stirling | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor of Queen's University | |
| In office 1960–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Avery Dunning |
| Succeeded by | Roland Michener |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1888 Dundas, Ontario |
| Died | 1988 (aged 99–100) |
| Alma mater | Queen's University |
Biography
Stirling was born in Dundas, Ontario and educated at Queen's University (BA 1909, BSc 1911, LLD 1951), where he was a founding member of the Queen's Bands. He served with the Canadian Engineers in France during World War I. As an engineer, he became president of the Montreal-based EGM Cape and Company Ltd. He was president of the Engineering Institute of Canada, the Montreal Board of Trade and the Canadian Construction Association.[1]
He served as Chancellor of Queen's in 1960–1974, retiring at the age of 86.[1] He received the Sir John Kennedy Medal in 1954 and the Order of Canada in 1969. Stirling Hall at Queen's, the physics building, is named in his memory.[1]
Reference
- "Stirling, John Bertram (1888–1988)". Queen's Encyclopedia. Queen's University. Retrieved October 20, 2023.