Robert Tait McKenzie (1867-1938)
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Surgeon, educator and sculptor, McKenzie was born in Lanark County, Ontario. After graduating in medicine at McGill University, he became its Medical Director of Physical Training in 1894. A pioneer in physical education, he served as a surgeon with the R.A.M.C. in World War I and developed rehabilitation techniques that were soon widely adopted. He won international acclaim for his sculptures of athletes, while his bronze medallion, the Joy of Effort was mounted at the Olympic Stadium at Stockholm in 1912. His most significant sculpture is the Scottish - American War Memorial in Edinburgh.
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The County of Lanark
The Town of Mississippi Mills
In the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area
7 km from the Mississippi River in Almonte
via west on Road 16 then north on Ramsey Concession 8
Also recorded for this place: The County of Lanark
N 45 14.660 W 76 15.503
Recorded June 2009. Check current access before visiting.
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