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4 unusual facts about George Ramsay


Dalhousie, Calgary

Dalhousie was established in 1967 and was named for George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie.

George Ramsay

His replacement W. J. Smith was unable to continue Ramsay's success, although the club did finish runners-up in the league twice under his guidance.

George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie

He received the brevet rank of colonel in January 1800, and fought in the later stages of the Egyptian campaign under Ralph Abercromby, capturing Rosetta without a fight and successfully investing the nearby Fort Julien in April 1801.

Long-tailed Broadbill

The scientific name commemorates Christina Broun, Countess of Dalhousie (1786–1839), wife of George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie.


Aston Villa F.C. in the 1880s

They defeated Saltley College 3–2 in the Final with goals from Eli Davis, William Mason and George Ramsay in front of 6,000 at Aston Lower Grounds (modern-day Villa Park).


see also

George Ramsay Cook

George Ramsay Cook, OC, FRSC (born November 28, 1931 in Alameda, Saskatchewan), is a Canadian historian and general editor of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography.