But in the life of every man there are influences of a far more real and penetrating character than those which come through the medium of schools or teachers.
Frederic William Farrar Quotes
For although Claudius had been accused of gambling and drunkenness, not only were no worse sins laid to his charge, but he had successfully established some claim to being considered a learned man.
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| Birth: | 7th August, 1831 |
| Death: | 22nd March, 1903 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Cleric, Teacher, Writer |
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Frederic William Farrar was born in Bombay, India. He was a British cleric, teacher, and writer. He was a member of the Cambridge Apostles secret society. He educated at King William's College, King's College London and Trinity College, Cambridge. At Cambridge he won the Chancellor's Gold Medal for poetry in 1852. He was master at Harrow School and headmaster of Marlborough College from 1871 to 1876. He wrote several books include: St. Winifred's, The life of Christ, Eric, or, Little by Little (novel), Seekers After God, The History of Interpretation, Mercy and judgment, Julian Home, and The Herods.
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