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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 .
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 · Learn about Thomas Arnold, the English educator who reformed Rugby School and influenced public school education. Find out about his religious views, social reforms, and legacy.
Dec 1, 2014 · How did Thomas Arnold, the influential Headmaster of Rugby School, define and promote Christian manliness in his pupils? This article explores his historical and philosophical influences, his opposition to boyishness, and his vision of moral maturity.
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- 2014
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.
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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.
British educator Thomas Arnold served as headmaster of the famous Rugby School in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, from 1828 until his death. The reforms he implemented at the school were later adopted by many other British secondary schools. Arnold was born on June 13, 1795, in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, England.
