Scottish Transatlantic Relations Project and the Institute for Geography:
Monday, 24th November
4-6pm
IASH – Hope Park Square
Gustavo San Román, University of St. Andrews
with Iain Stewart, Independent Scholar
Discussing: Scottish-Uruguayan connections
"'Don Heriberto', A Tale of Two Identities: Sir Herbert Gibson, Scotsman and
Argentine"
Abstract
In this presentation, Iain Stewart, author of the forthcoming biography 'Don
Heriberto, Knight of the Argentine', describes the life of Sir Herbert
Gibson, a Scotsman who rose to prominence in Argentina during the late
nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Sir Herbert was particularly
active in forging ever-closer ties between Britain and Argentina, his
opinions being valued by influential figures in both nations, including
several Argentine presidents and the Prince of Wales. After highlighting
significant episodes of Sir Herbert's career, Stewart will close by making
some remarks on his connections with Uruguay, after which Gustavo San Román
(University of St Andrews) will offer a more general commentary on points of
contact between that country and Scotland. It is anticipated that discussion
of the links between Scotland and the two River Plate neighbours will ensue.
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