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Students who originally came from Ireland

William Maddin Scott (1894?–1962)

William Maddin Scott was nineteen when he matriculated to the University of St Andrews in 1913, meaning he was likely born around 1894. At present, not too much is known about his life before university. His family…

Date
16 October 2026
Category
Students

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