William Wyamar Vaughan
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William Wyamar Vaughan was a British
educationalist.
Vaughan was the son of Sir Henry Halford Vaughan
, Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford
. In 1898 he married Margaret Symmonds, daughter of John Addington Symonds
; they had two sons and a daughter. Their daughter was noted physiologist
, Dame Janet Vaughan
. Margaret Vaughan died in 1925. In 1929 William Vaughan married Elizabeth Geldard.
Vaughan was educated at Rugby
, New College
, Oxford and the University of Paris
. Vaughan was a master of Clifton College
1890-1904 before being appointed Headmaster of Giggleswick School
, Wellington College
(1910-1921) and Rugby School
(1921-1931). He retired in 1931.
He fell and broke his leg while visiting the Taj Mahal
in December 1937 during the Indian Science Congress, resulting in his leg being amputated. He died two months later.
United Kingdom
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educationalist.
Vaughan was the son of Sir Henry Halford Vaughan
Henry Halford Vaughan
Sir Henry Halford Vaughan, or Halford Vaughan was an English historian, Regius Professor of History at Oxford University, 1848-1858. The son of Sir John Vaughan . His own son was the educationalist William Wyamar Vaughan- External links :**...
, Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford
Regius Professor of Modern History (Oxford)
The Regius Professor of Modern History at the University of Oxford is an old-established professorial position. The first appointment was made in 1724...
. In 1898 he married Margaret Symmonds, daughter of John Addington Symonds
John Addington Symonds
John Addington Symonds was an English poet and literary critic. Although he married and had a family, he was an early advocate of male love , which he believed could include pederastic as well as egalitarian relationships. He referred to it as l'amour de l'impossible...
; they had two sons and a daughter. Their daughter was noted physiologist
Physiology
Physiology is the science of the function of living systems. This includes how organisms, organ systems, organs, cells, and bio-molecules carry out the chemical or physical functions that exist in a living system. The highest honor awarded in physiology is the Nobel Prize in Physiology or...
, Dame Janet Vaughan
Janet Vaughan
Dame Janet Maria Vaughan DBE, FRS was a British physiologist.Born in Clifton, Bristol, she was the daughter of William Wyamar Vaughan, a cousin of Virginia Woolf and later headmaster of Rugby....
. Margaret Vaughan died in 1925. In 1929 William Vaughan married Elizabeth Geldard.
Vaughan was educated at Rugby
Rugby School
Rugby School is a co-educational day and boarding school located in the town of Rugby, Warwickshire, England. It is one of the oldest independent schools in Britain.-History:...
, New College
New College, Oxford
New College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.- Overview :The College's official name, College of St Mary, is the same as that of the older Oriel College; hence, it has been referred to as the "New College of St Mary", and is now almost always...
, Oxford and the University of Paris
University of Paris
The University of Paris was a university located in Paris, France and one of the earliest to be established in Europe. It was founded in the mid 12th century, and officially recognized as a university probably between 1160 and 1250...
. Vaughan was a master of Clifton College
Clifton College
Clifton College is a co-educational independent school in Clifton, Bristol, England, founded in 1862. In its early years it was notable for emphasising science in the curriculum, and for being less concerned with social elitism, e.g. by admitting day-boys on equal terms and providing a dedicated...
1890-1904 before being appointed Headmaster of Giggleswick School
Giggleswick School
Giggleswick School is an independent co-educational boarding school in Giggleswick, near Settle, North Yorkshire, England.- Early school :...
, Wellington College
Wellington College, Berkshire
-Former pupils:Notable former pupils include historian P. J. Marshall, architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, impressionist Rory Bremner, Adolphus Cambridge, 1st Marquess of Cambridge, author Sebastian Faulks, language school pioneer John Haycraft, political journalist Robin Oakley, actor Sir Christopher...
(1910-1921) and Rugby School
Rugby School
Rugby School is a co-educational day and boarding school located in the town of Rugby, Warwickshire, England. It is one of the oldest independent schools in Britain.-History:...
(1921-1931). He retired in 1931.
He fell and broke his leg while visiting the Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a white Marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal...
in December 1937 during the Indian Science Congress, resulting in his leg being amputated. He died two months later.
External links
- http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/101036635/
- http://www.cliftonrfchistory.co.uk/match/bathsept1893/bathsept1893.htm