Sir Robert Rait | |
|---|---|
| Principal of the University of Glasgow | |
| In office 1929–1936 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Donald MacAlister |
| Succeeded by | Sir Hector Hetherington |
| Professor of Scottish History and Literature, Glasgow | |
| In office 1913–1930 | |
| Preceded by | New Chair |
| Succeeded by | J. D. Mackie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 February 1874 Narborough, Leicestershire, England[1] |
| Died | 25 May 1936 (aged 62) Glasgow, Scotland |
| Spouse |
Ruth Bridge (m. 1908) |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen (MA) New College, Oxford (BA) |
Sir Robert Sangster Rait CBE DL (10 February 1874 – 25 May 1936) was a Scottish historian, Historiographer Royal and Principal of the University of Glasgow.