William Furneaux

William Mordaunt Furneaux was a career schoolmaster who became Headmaster of Repton School[1] and a Canon of Southwell[2] before his appointment as Dean of Winchester in the early decades of the 20th century.[3][4]

For the British science teacher and nature writer, see William Samuel Furneaux.

The Very Reverend
William Mordaunt Furneaux
Dean of Winchester
In office
1903–1919
Personal details
Born29 July 1848
Died10 April 1928
NationalityBritish
Spouse(s)Caroline Octavia née Mortimer

Educated at Marlborough College and Corpus Christi College, Oxford,[5] he was ordained as a priest and after leaving Oxford entered the teaching profession.

His funeral was held at Winchester Cathedral on Friday April 13, 1928.[6]

Publications
  • A Companion to the Public School Hymn Book (1904)
  • Introduction to the Lessons of the Lectionary (Winchester: new edition, 1924)
  • The Acts of the Apostles: A Commentary for English Readers (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1912)

Notes
  1. 19th Century Derbyshire Directory Transcripts
  2. The Times, Friday, Jun 12, 1891; pg. 7; Issue 33349; col E Ecclesiastical Intelligence
  3. Hampshire Chronicle Archives
  4. ”The Clergy List” London, Kelly’s, 1913
  5. “Who was Who”1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
  6. The Times, Saturday, Apr 14, 1928; pg. 13; Issue 44867; col B Funeral of the late Dean of Winchester
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