Robert Gordon (philanthropist) the late twentieth century as The Robert Gordon University. Robert Gordon (philanthropist) Robert Gordon (1668–1731), a 17th-century merchant and philanthropist, was born in Aberdeen. He was the only son of Arthur Gordon who married Isabella Menzies of Balgownie. When Arthur Gordon, a well-respected advocate in the Edinburgh courts, died in 1680, he left his twelve-year-old son the sum of 20,000 merks (about £1,100 then and considerably more in modern currency). When Gordon reached the age of sixteen he became a Burgess of the City of Aberdeen. Among other benefits, this entitled him to follow a merchant's trade in the town.
Robert Gordon University there have moved to new buildings at the main Garthdee campus.Robert Gordon University has one international university at a separate building named Robert Gordon International University and offered various type of education online for international students. In 2017, RGU received the TEF Gold Framework of Excellence in teaching. This medal places RGU in the top 20% of the best universities in the UK for the quality of its undergraduate teaching and learning. The TEF Gold rating has been awarded to RGU for its delivery of outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. The university derives from Robert Gordon's Hospital,