Wallas, Graham, 1858-1932

Epithet: political scientist

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Graham Wallas, 1858-1932, was born in Sunderland and educated at Shrewsbury School and Corpus Christi College, Oxford, where he obtained a second class in Literae Humaniores in 1881. After leaving Oxford, he became a schoolmaster, 1881 - 1890, University Extension Lecturer, 1890, Lecturer at the London School of Economics, 1895-1923, London University Professor of Political Science, 1914-1923 and Professor Emeritus, 1923. He combined an interest in education with politics and was a member of the Fabian Society, 1886-1904, the London School Board, 1894-1904, Chairman of the School Management Committee, 1897-1904, a member of the Technical Education Board of the London County Council, 1898-1904, and a member of the Education Committee of the London County Council, 1908-1910. He was also a member of London County Council 1904-1907.

From the guide to the WALLAS, Graham, 1858-1932, political psychologist, c1880-1932, (British Library of Political and Economic Science)

Amos, Sir Percy Maurice Maclardie Sheldon (1872-1940) Knight

Born 1872, son of Sheldon Amos. Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge where he got a first class in moral sciences tripos, 1893-1895. He was called to the bar (Inner Temple) in 1897 and became judge of Cairo native court in 1903. He served the native court of appeal, 1906-1912. He was Director of the Khedival School of Law, 1913-1915 and became judicial adviser to the Egyptian government 1917-1925. He was Quain professor of comparative law in London 1932-1937. Received his KBE 1922 and KC 1932

Wallas, Graham

Corresponded with Sir Percy Amos on nationalism in the Middle East. Further biographical details unknown.

From the guide to the Sir Percy Amos Collection, 1905, (Middle East Centre Archive, St Antony's College, Oxford)