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  1. Thomas Arnold (13 June 1795 – 12 June 1842) was an English educator and historian. He was an early supporter of the Broad Church Anglican movement. As headmaster of Rugby School from 1828 to 1841, he introduced several reforms that were widely copied by other noted public schools .

  2. Jun 9, 2024 · Thomas Arnold (born June 13, 1795, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, Eng.—died June 12, 1842, Rugby, Warwickshire) was an educator who, as headmaster of Rugby School, had much influence on public school education in England. He was the father of the poet and critic Matthew Arnold.

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    May 21, 2018 · The English educator Thomas Arnold (1795-1842) was a headmaster of Rugby School, and through his efforts it became the model for other English public schools and for boarding schools throughout the Western world.

  4. Jun 27, 2024 · Head of Rugby School for over a decade, Thomas Arnold (1795–1842) became Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford in the final year of his life. Known for his controversial ideas on schooling and religion, he was a prominent and influential figure in the history of British education.

    • Arthur Penrhyn Stanley
    • 2009
  5. Jun 13, 2024 · Learn about Thomas Arnold (1795–1842), the influential headmaster of Rugby School and a scholar of Roman history. Find out his views on church reform, Catholic emancipation, and the Oxford Movement.

  6. Nov 30, 2016 · Thomas Arnold (1823-1900), educationist, was born on 30 November 1823 at Laleham, Middlesex, England, the second son of Rev. Thomas Arnold and his wife Mary, née Penrose. His father became headmaster of Rugby School in 1827 and regius professor of modern history at Oxford in 1841.

  7. A memorial to Dr Thomas Arnold, famous head master, is now on a ledge in the north west tower chapel in the nave of Westminster Abbey. It consists of a half length bust in white marble on a square plinth and the sculptor was Sir Alfred Gilbert.