Harold Papworth
Harold Charles Papworth OBE | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1888 |
| Died | 1953 |
| Employer | Madras Presidency |
| Known for | educator |
Harold Charles Papworth OBE (1888–1953) was a British educator and officer of the Indian civil service who served as the Principal of the Presidency College, Madras from 1934 to 1942.
Early life[edit]
Papworth was born in India on 16 December 1888. After his education, Papworth entered the Indian educational service in which he served until December 1943.
Career[edit]
Papworth was appointed Principal of the Presidency College, Madras in 1934 and served till 1942.[1] Papworth also served as the Vice-Chancellor of Travancore University from 1947 to 1949.[2] In 1941, Papworth was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire.[3]
Family[edit]
Papworth married Gladys Emily Muirhead (1887–1965) on 26 February 1916. The couple had a daughter called Yvonne (born 1917).
Notes[edit]
- ^ "Presidency College - List of Principals". Archived from the original on 9 February 2012.
- ^ "History of the University of Kerala".[permanent dead link]
- ^ Sir Stanley Reed (1949). The Times of India directory and year book including who's who, Volume 35. Bennett-Coleman. p. 789.