William Furneaux
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]
Dr William Mordaunt Furneaux | |
|---|---|
| Dean of Winchester | |
| In office 1903–1919 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 July 1848 |
| Died | 10 April 1928 |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) | Caroline Octavia née Mortimer |
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
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Richard Wood Stephens |
Dean of Winchester 1903 – 1919 |
Succeeded by William Holden Hutton |
| Academic offices | ||
| Preceded by Henry Robert Huckin |
Headmaster of Repton School 1883-1900 |
Succeeded by Hubert Burge |
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