William Furneaux
Dr William Mordaunt Furneaux | |
|---|---|
| Dean of Winchester | |
| In office 1903–1919 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 July 1848 |
| Died | 10 April 1928 |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Caroline Octavia née Mortimer |
The Very Reverend William Mordaunt Furneaux DD was Dean of Winchester in the early decades of the 20th century.[1] Educated at Marlborough College and Corpus Christi College, Oxford,[2] he was a career schoolmaster who eventually became Headmaster of Repton[3] and a Canon of Southwell[4] before his elevation to the Deanery.[5] His funeral was held at Winchester Cathedral on Friday April 13, 1928.[6]
Notes
- ^ Hampshire Chronicle Archives
- ^ “Who was Who”1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- ^ 19th Century Derbyshire Directory Transcripts
- ^ The Times, Friday, Jun 12, 1891; pg. 7; Issue 33349; col E Ecclesiastical Intelligence
- ^ ”The Clergy List” London, Kelly’s, 1913
- ^ The Times, Saturday, Apr 14, 1928; pg. 13; Issue 44867; col B Funeral of the late Dean of Winchester