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Whitelaw, Robert, 1843-1917

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1843 - 1917

Biography

Robert Whitelaw (1843-1917) was born in London on 15 April 1843, and attended Lancaster Grammar School. He matriculated at Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1861 (B.A., 1865; M.A., 1868), where he became a Fellow in 1866. He was assistant master at Rugby, 1868-1913. He died at Moultrie Cottage, Rugby, on 6 February 1917.

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 Fonds

Compilation of remarks in school by Robert Whitelaw

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8480
Scope and Contents

A compilation of remarks made by Robert Whitelaw in form at Rugby School to various pupils, including Rupert Brooke. At the front of the volume are two epigrams on Whitelaw by Brooke. Many of the pages are unused.

Dates: 1904-1905
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