George Munro (philanthropist)
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George Munro (November 12, 1825 – April 23, 1896) was a Canadian dime novel publisher and philanthropist, best known for his financial support for Dalhousie University.
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Born | (1825-11-12)November 12, 1825 West River, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Died | April 23, 1896(1896-04-23) (aged 70) Pine Hill, New York, U.S. |
Alma mater | Pictou Academy |
Occupation | Publisher |
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Born in Nova Scotia, Munro moved to New York City in 1856 to pursue a career in publishing.[1][2][3] In 1877, he found commercial success in the Seaside Library, a low-cost journal that reprinted novels.[1][3][4] Munro donated $500,000 to Dalhousie University over the course of his life, supporting professorships and scholarships and saving the university from closure.[1][2][4]