Edmond Warre
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Edmond Warre C.V.O.
(12 February 1837 – 22 January 1920) was an English rower
and headmaster of Eton College
from 1884-1905.
Warre was born in London, the son of Henry Warre, of Bindon House, near Wellington. He was educated at Eton
and Balliol College, Oxford, where he had a distinguished career, taking a double first (1856 and 1859). He was an outstanding oarsman and at Eton he won the School Pulling for coxed pair
s. At Oxford, he went Head of the River with Balliol in 1855 and 1859, won the University Sculls and Pairs in 1855-56, the University Fours in 1856 and 1858, and was O.U.B.C.
president in 1858. He rowed for Oxford in the tideway
Boat Races of 1857 and 1858. He also won the Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta
in 1857 partnering Arthur Lonsdale
. Warre and Lonsdale were runners up in 1858 but Warre won Silver Goblets again in 1859 partnering John Arkell
. He also rowed at Henley in the Diamond Challenge Sculls
, Ladies' Challenge Plate
, and Grand Challenge Cup
between 1855 and 1859.
In 1859 Warre was elected a fellow of All Souls
. He went to Eton in 1860 as assistant master, and in 1884 was elected Headmaster, a position which he retained until 1905. He took much interest in sport at Eton, and the high standard of rowing to which the Eton eights attained was due in a large measure to his coaching. His 45 years' connexion with Eton thoroughly identified him with its traditions and ideals, and, without being remarkable either as scholar or as teacher, he wielded a personal influence which has seldom been surpassed.
After a period of retirement he was in 1909 appointed provost of Eton in succession to Dr. James John Hornby
, but during the greater part of his provostship he was incapacitated by ill health from taking any very active part in the government of the school. He was an hon. chaplain to Queen Victoria (1885–1901), and later occupied the same office in the households of King Edward VII and King George V
. He was created M.V.O. in 1901, C.B.
in 1905, and C.V.O.
in 1910.
Warre died at Eton a the age of 82. His son Felix Warre
also rowed in the Boat Race and at Henley.
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
(12 February 1837 – 22 January 1920) was an English rower
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
and headmaster of Eton College
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
from 1884-1905.
Warre was born in London, the son of Henry Warre, of Bindon House, near Wellington. He was educated at Eton
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
and Balliol College, Oxford, where he had a distinguished career, taking a double first (1856 and 1859). He was an outstanding oarsman and at Eton he won the School Pulling for coxed pair
Coxed pair
A coxed pair is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for two persons who propel the boat with sweep oars and is steered by a coxswain....
s. At Oxford, he went Head of the River with Balliol in 1855 and 1859, won the University Sculls and Pairs in 1855-56, the University Fours in 1856 and 1858, and was O.U.B.C.
Oxford University Boat Club
The Oxford University Boat Club is the rowing club of the University of Oxford, England, located on the River Thames at Oxford. The club was founded in the early 19th century....
president in 1858. He rowed for Oxford in the tideway
Tideway
The Tideway is a name given to the part of the River Thames in England that is subject to tides. This stretch of water is downstream from Teddington Lock and is just under long...
Boat Races of 1857 and 1858. He also won the Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage...
in 1857 partnering Arthur Lonsdale
Arthur Heywood-Lonsdale
Arthur Pemberton Heywood-Lonsdale was an English rower and landowner who was High Sheriff of two counties and a substantial investor in North Vancouver....
. Warre and Lonsdale were runners up in 1858 but Warre won Silver Goblets again in 1859 partnering John Arkell
John Arkell
John Arkell was an English clergyman and a rower who won Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta.Arkell was born at Boddington, Gloucestershire. He was educated at Pembroke College, Oxford, where he was a rower. He rowed for Oxford in the Boat Race in 1857, 1858 and 1859. Oxford won in 1857 but...
. He also rowed at Henley in the Diamond Challenge Sculls
Diamond Challenge Sculls
The Diamond Challenge Sculls is a rowing event for men's single sculls at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England...
, Ladies' Challenge Plate
Ladies' Challenge Plate
The Ladies' Challenge Plate is one of the events at Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. Crews of men's eight-oared boats below the standard of the Grand Challenge Cup can enter, although international standard heavyweight crews are not permitted to row in the...
, and Grand Challenge Cup
Grand Challenge Cup
The Grand Challenge Cup is a rowing competition for men's eights. It is the oldest and most prestigious event at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to male crews from all eligible rowing clubs...
between 1855 and 1859.
In 1859 Warre was elected a fellow of All Souls
All Souls
All Souls may refer to:* All Souls' Day* All Souls College, Oxford* A church dedicated to All Souls, for example:** All Souls Church, Unitarian in Washington, DC** All Souls Church, Langham Place, London** Unitarian Church of All Souls, New York City...
. He went to Eton in 1860 as assistant master, and in 1884 was elected Headmaster, a position which he retained until 1905. He took much interest in sport at Eton, and the high standard of rowing to which the Eton eights attained was due in a large measure to his coaching. His 45 years' connexion with Eton thoroughly identified him with its traditions and ideals, and, without being remarkable either as scholar or as teacher, he wielded a personal influence which has seldom been surpassed.
After a period of retirement he was in 1909 appointed provost of Eton in succession to Dr. James John Hornby
James John Hornby
John James Hornby C.V.O. was an English rower, and headmaster of Eton College from 1868 to 1884.-Early life:...
, but during the greater part of his provostship he was incapacitated by ill health from taking any very active part in the government of the school. He was an hon. chaplain to Queen Victoria (1885–1901), and later occupied the same office in the households of King Edward VII and King George V
George V of the United Kingdom
George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 through the First World War until his death in 1936....
. He was created M.V.O. in 1901, C.B.
Order of the Bath
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate mediæval ceremony for creating a knight, which involved bathing as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as Knights of the Bath...
in 1905, and C.V.O.
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
in 1910.
Warre died at Eton a the age of 82. His son Felix Warre
Felix Warre
Felix Walter Warre O.B.E., M.C. was an English rower who won the Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta.Warre was born at Eton the son of Edmond Warre. His father was headmaster of Eton College and a successful rower. Warre was educated at Eton and Balliol College, Oxford. He rowed for Oxford in...
also rowed in the Boat Race and at Henley.