Brother Celba John Lynam was born in Ireland and was one of the founders of the De La Salle University in Manila, in 1911. He was president of the Univeristy between 1927 and 1930.
CELBA LYNAM
The De La Salle Brothers fouded the De La Salle College in Paco, Manila, which was established as an elementary and high school for boys. The college was moved to Malate, Manila in 1921 and was granted university status in 1975.
Lynam was also one of the founding members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the Philippines in 19925.
3 March 1886
to 17 April 1964
De La Salle University, 75th Anniversary
#1803 and detail, 16 Jun 1986
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