John A. Gilruth, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John A. Gilruth

Scottish veterinary surgeon and pathologist

Date of Birth: 17-Feb-1871

Place of Birth: Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 04-Mar-1937

Profession: scientist, veterinarian, surgeon, pathologist

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Dr John Anderson Gilruth (17 February 1871, Auchmithie, Scotland – 4 March 1937, South Yarra, Melbourne) was a veterinary scientist and administrator.
He is particularly noted for being Administrator of the Northern Territory from 1912 to 1918, when he was recalled after an angry mob demanded that he resign.
This incident is known as the Darwin Rebellion.