George Howells
George Howells (11 May 1871 – 7 November 1955) was a Welsh academic and writer, who was Principal of Serampore College, India from 1907 to 1932.
Life
Howells was born on 11 May 1871 in
Rawdon Baptist College until 1935. He received honorary degrees from the University of St Andrews, Serampore College and the University of Wales. During his retirement, he moved to Castleton, south Wales and he died on 7 November 1955.[1]
Works
His writings included The Soul of India (1913), derived from lectures he delivered at the University of London, and The Story of Serampore (1927), of which he wrote the majority and edited the whole. He also wrote for Indian periodicals on problems in education and theology.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Davies, Emlyn. "Howells, George (1871–1955), principal of Serampore College, India". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 18 November 2009.
- ^ He is not listed, however, in Venn, Alumni Cantabrigienses.
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