Master of Clare College, 1915-1929
Born on 19 September 1851 in Aberdeen. Son of William Mollison.
School - Aberdeen Grammar
Aberdeen University; M.A. 1872
Admitted to Clare on 21 October 1872
B.A. (2nd Wrangler and 2nd Smith's prize) 1876
M.A. 1879
LL.D. 1916
Fellow, 1876
Tutor, 1880-94
Senior Tutor, 1894-1913
Master, 1915-29
Mathematical Lecturer at Jesus College, 1877-82
Secretary of the General Board of Studies, 1904-15
Hon. LL.D., Aberdeen, 1897
In 1877 he married, 1877, Ellen, the daughter of Mr Mayhew of East Dereham, Norfolk.
Mollison was a distinguished mathematician and a sound Classical scholar.
'Remarkable for his mental alertness, energy, and perseverance.'
He died on 10 March 1929 in London leaving legacies to the College.