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Sir Robert Falconer, president of the University of Toronto

Robert Falconer, portrait published by the Empire Club of Canada.
Robert Falconer, portrait published by the Empire Club of Canada. Robert Alexander Falconer · Empire Club of Canada · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.
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Sir Robert Falconer, born in Charlottetown, was an educator, writer and lecturer. After serving as principal of Pine Hill College in Halifax, he was president of the University of Toronto from 1907 to 1932 and wrote many books and articles on education and public questions.

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Falconer as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

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Sir Robert Falconer National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text