Peter Colin Campbell | |
|---|---|
| 1st Principal of the University of Aberdeen | |
| In office 1865–1876 | |
| Succeeded by | Reverend William Robinson Piriel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 January 1810 Ardchattan, Argyleshire, Scotland |
| Died | 12 December 1876 (aged 66) Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Spouse |
Jessie Wylie (m. 1838) |
| Children | 12 |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Profession | Clergyman, Professor and Principal |
Peter Colin Campbell (1810–1876) was a Scottish clergyman in the Church of Scotland who became the first professor at Queen's University, Canada and was later the first Principal of the University of Aberdeen, a role he held for 21 years.[1]