John Cook (clergyman)

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John Cook (18051892) was a Presbyterian minister and educator from Quebec. He was born and educated in Scotland and came to Canada in 1836.

Cook promoted education, started schools, and was associated with the early days of McGill University. He was principal of Morrin College in Quebec City for 31 of its 40 years.

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Academic Offices
Preceded by
James George, acting
Principal of Queen's College at Kingston
1957–1959
Succeeded by
William Leitch
Preceded by
New position
Chancellor of Queen's College at Kingston
1877–1879
Succeeded by
Sandford Fleming