Background
DONALDSON, James was born on April 26, 1831.
DONALDSON, James was born on April 26, 1831.
Studied at Grammar School and University, Aberdeen. New College London; Berlin University. Doctor of Laws.
Rector, High School, Stirling, 1854. Classical Master, High School of Edinburgh, 1856. Rector, 1866; Professor of Humanity, Aberdeen University, 1881-1886. Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of St. Andrews, and Principal of the United College of St. Salvator and St. Leonard since 1886.