McGill Library
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Montreal, Quebec
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Person
Wright, William, 1827-1908
1827-1903
Rev. Dr. William Wright graduated from McGill University in 1848 with a degree in medicine and surgery. He was the first person of colour to earn a medical degree in Canada. He was professor of Materia Medica (pharmacology) at McGill University for 30 years. He was also an ordained deacon and priest of the Anglican Church.