Sir Charles Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Principal of the University of Glasgow | |
| In office 1961–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Hector Hetherington |
| Succeeded by | Sir Alwyn Williams |
| Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester (Principal of University College Leicester, 1952 - 1957) | |
| In office 1957–1961 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 May 1909 Partick, Glasgow |
| Died | 1 November 2002 (aged 93) |
| Spouse | Jessie Wilson |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
Sir Charles Haynes Wilson (16 May 1909 – 1 November 2002) was a Scottish political scientist and university administrator. As Principal of University College Leicester, he led the institution to university status in 1957 and served as the first Vice-Chancellor of the new University of Leicester, before becoming Principal of the University of Glasgow in 1961.
Buildings at both universities have been named in his honour.