John Henry Harward was a British

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 educationist. Former Principal of Royal College Colombo

Royal College Colombo

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 (1903 - 1919).

Born in Worksworth, Derbyshire

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, he was educated at Durham School

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 (1869-1877) and University College, Oxford

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 (1878-1881) and graduated B.A.

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 First in classical Moderations.

Starting a career in teaching he became the second classics Master at Brighton College

Brighton College

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 (1882-1891). In 1892 he was appointed Principal of Royal College till 20 August 1902. Concurrently he acted as Director of Public Instruction (1898-1902) while being principal. Director of Public Instruction January 1903 to 1915.

On retirement he settled down in Warwick, Queensland

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, Australia

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