Abbott, Edwin Abbott, 1838-1926

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From the description of Edwin Abbott Abbott correspondence, 1877. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449347

Edwin Abbott Abbott was born in London on December 20, 1838. He was the eldest son of Edwin Abbott (1808⁰́₃1882), headmaster of the Philological School, Marylebone, and his wife, Jane Abbott (1806⁰́₃1882). His parents were first cousins.He was educated at the City of London School and at St John's College, Cambridge, where he took the highest honors in classics, mathematics and theology, and became a fellow of his college. In particular, he was 1st Smith's prizeman in 1861. In 1862 he was ordained in the Church of England. After holding masterships at King Edward's School, Birmingham, he succeeded G. F. Mortimer as headmaster of the City of London School in 1865 at the early age of twenty-six. Here he oversaw the education of future Prime Minister H.H. Asquith. He was Hulsean lecturer in 1876. Twenty four years of work placed him among the acknowledged heads of his profession and made his school famous with the Universities. He married Mary Rangeley, of Derbyshire, in 1863. His marriage was long and happy. They had two children: a son and a daughter. Mrs. Abbott died on February 5, 1919. Though offered a Headmaster's position at Wellington College, he retired in 1889, and devoted himself to literary and theological pursuits. Dr. Abbott's liberal inclinations in theology were prominent both in his educational views and in his books. His Shakespearian Grammar (1870) is a permanent contribution to English philology. In 1885 he published Francis Bacon, an account of his life and works. His theological writings include three anonymously published religious romances: Philochristus (1891), where he tried to raise interest in Gospels reading, Onesimus (1882), and Silanus the Christian (1908).More weighty contributions are the anonymous theological discussion The Kernel and the Husk (1886), Philomythus (1891), his book The Anglican Career of Cardinal Newman (1892), and his article The Gospels in the ninth edition of the Encyclop©Œdia Britannica, embodying a critical view which caused considerable stir in the English theological world. He also wrote St Thomas of Canterbury, his Death and Miracles (1898), Johannine Vocabulary (1905), Johannine Grammar (1906).Abbott also wrote educational text books, one being Via Latina: First Latin Book which was published in 1898 and distributed around the world within the education system.Edwin Abbott Abbott died of influenza on October 12, 1926 at his residence at Hampstead at the age of 87.

From the description of Thomas Banchoff collection of materials relating to Edwin Abbott Abbott, 1865-2001 1865-1927 (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 750439633

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referencedIn Brock, Reuben C. Reuben C. Brock letters to his family, 1854-1855. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Abbott, Edwin A. Planilandia [archivo de computadora] / Edwin A. Abbott. Biblioteca Nacional de Mexico
referencedIn Thomas Banchoff collection of materials relating to Edwin Abbott Abbott, Banchoff (Thomas) collection of materials relating to Edwin Abbott Abbott, (bulk 1865-1927), 1865-2001 John Hay Library, Special Collections
creatorOf Abbott, Edwin Abbott, 1838-1926. Edwin Abbott Abbott correspondence, 1877. Library of Congress
referencedIn Noyes, Carleton Eldredge, 1872-1950,. Autograph letters signed from Carleton Noyes, Cambridge, to Platt [manuscript], 19th or 20th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Abbott, Edwin Abbott, 1838-1926. Thomas Banchoff collection of materials relating to Edwin Abbott Abbott, 1865-2001 1865-1927 Brown University, Brown University Library
creatorOf Abbott, Edwin Abbott, 1838-1926,. Autograph letters signed from Edwin Abbott Abbott to various recipients [manuscript], 1868-1895. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Furnivall, Frederick James, 1825-1910,. Autograph letters and cards signed and initialled from Frederick James Furnivall to various recipients [manuscript], 1850-1890. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Abbott, Edwin Abbott, 1838-1926. Letter to Horace Howard Furness, 1888. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Gollancz, Israel, Sir, 1864-1930,. Autograph letter signed from Sir Israel Gollancz to the Rev. E.A. Abbott [manuscript], 1893 December 21. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Brock, Reuben C. Reuben C. Brock letters to his family, 1854-1855. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Theobald, R. M. (Robert Masters), 1829-1914,. Autograph letters signed from R.M. Theobald, London, to Hepworth Dixon [manuscript], 1877. Folger Shakespeare Library
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correspondedWith Delius, Nikolaus, 1813-1888 person
correspondedWith Fleay, Frederick Gard, 1831-1909 person
correspondedWith Furnivall, Frederick James, 1825-1910, person
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associatedWith Noyes, Carleton Eldredge, 1872-1950, person
correspondedWith Reed, Charles, 1819-1881 person
associatedWith Theobald, R. M. (Robert Masters), 1829-1914, person
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Death 1926-10-12

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