William McEwan MP
(1827-1913)
Member of Parliament, benefactor of the University of Edinburgh Graduation Hall, benefactor of the University of Edinburgh Medical School, and founder of McEwan's Brewery
Died aged c. 86
Wikidata WikipediaWilliam McEwan (/məˈkjuːɪn/) (16 July 1827 – 12 May 1913) was a Scottish politician and brewer. He founded the Fountain Brewery in 1856, served as a member of parliament (MP) from 1886 to 1900, and funded the construction of the McEwan Hall at the University of Edinburgh.
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Commemorated on 1 plaque
The University of Edinburgh In honour of William McEwan 1827 - 1913. MP, Founder of McEwan's Brewery, Benefactor of the Medical School and Graduation Hall
Bristo Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom where they was