J. M. D. (John Miller Dow) Meiklejohn

Born in Edinburgh on July 11, 1836, he was educated at his father's school and later studied at the University of Edinburgh, where he graduated M.A. in 1858 and won the gold medal in Latin.

He built his reputation as a teacher and writer of schoolbooks, producing accessible works on English language and literature that were used widely in classrooms. His writing was known for being direct and serviceable, aimed at helping students grasp difficult subjects without fuss.

Beyond education, he is also remembered as a translator and interpreter of German thought. His English work on Kant helped introduce important philosophical texts to a broader readership, showing the same clarity that marked his educational books.