Frederic William Farrar (1831 - 1903), theological writer, born in
Bombay, and educated at London University and Cambridge, was for some years a master
at Harrow, and from 1871-76 Head Master of Marlborough School. He became
successively Canon of Westminster and Rector of St. Margaret's,
Archdeacon of Westminster and Dean of Canterbury. He was an eloquent
preacher and a voluminous author, his writings including stories of
school life, such as Eric and St. Winifred's , a Life of Christ ,
which had great popularity, a Life of St. Paul , and two historical
romances.
