Aberdeen, Scotland

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Aberdeen, Scotland

CITY

Official Website:
http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/

Population:
202,370 (2001 census)

SCHOOLS

School Founded

Robert Gordon University 1992
University of Aberdeen 1860

COMPANY HEADQUARTERS

Company Founded

FirstGroup 1995

BIRTHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Alexander Bain Philosopher 11-Jun-1818 18-Sep-1903 The Senses and the Intellect

Alexander Cruden Religion 1699 1-Nov-1770 Concordance to the Bible

Mary Garden Singer 20-Feb-1874 3-Jan-1967 Operatic soprano

Evelyn Glennie Drummer 19-Jul-1965 Astonishing classical percussionist

K. A. Kitchen Archaeologist 1932 The Third Intermediate Period in Egypt

Denis Law Soccer 24-Feb-1940 Scottish footballer, Manchester United

Paul Lawrie Golf 1-Jan-1969 Winner, 1999 British Open

Michael Sheard Actor 18-Jun-1938 31-Aug-2005 Mr. Bronson on Grange Hill

Robert Walmsley Military 1-Feb-1941 Retired Royal Navy Admiral

DEATHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Alfred Adler Psychologist 7-Feb-1870 28-May-1937 Founder of Individual Psychology

Alexander Bain Philosopher 11-Jun-1818 18-Sep-1903 The Senses and the Intellect

Mary Garden Singer 20-Feb-1874 3-Jan-1967 Operatic soprano

John Macleod Scientist 6-Sep-1876 16-Mar-1935 Helped discover insulin

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