Thomas McCulloch

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Thomas McCulloch
Reproduction of a pastel drawing of Thomas McCulloch, c. 1840
Born(1775-09-00)September 1775
DiedSeptember 9, 1843(1843-09-09) (aged 67–68)

Thomas McCulloch (September 1775 – September 9, 1843) was a Scottish-born, Presbyterian minister, author, educator, and education reformer. He was the founder and principal of Pictou Academy (pronounced pick-toe) and the first principal of Dalhousie College (now Dalhousie University) from 1838–1843. He is the author of The Stepsure Letters (1821-1823), considered to be the first major work of English Canada humour.

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