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Irving, Martin Howy (1831 - 1912)

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Educator and Classicist
Born: 21 February 1831  London, England.  Died: 23 January 1912  Albury, Surrey, England.
Martin Howy Irving was professor of Greek and Latin Classics with Ancient History (later renamed Classical and Comparative Philology and Logic) at the University of Melbourne from 1855 to 1871, then headmaster at Wesley College. Later he bought and ran Hawthorn Grammar School. While Irving was in charge, student numbers rose dramatically at three education institutes and new subject areas were introduced. In 1872, he was offered to head the Victorian Department of Education and in 1887 became vice-chancellor of the University of Melbourne. Martin Irving was also on eof the foundation commissioners of the Public Service Board of Victoria (1884-1893).

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1853Bachelor of Arts (BA) completed in London
1854 - 1856Classics Master at the City of London School
1856Master of Arts (MA) completed in London
1856 - 1871Professor of Greek and Latin Classics with Ancient History at the University of Melbourne
1862 - Serviceman in the Volunteer Rifles
1871 - c. 1875Non-Resident Headmaster in charge of secular studies at Wesley College in Melbourne
1875 - 1884Purchased and operated Hawthorn Grammer School
1875 - 1900Councillor of the University of Melbourne
1878 - 1884Chairman of the Australian Mutual Provident Society - Victorian Board
1884 - 1890Lieut-Colonel and Head of First Battalion Victorian Militia
1884 - 1893Foundation Commissioner of the Public Service Board of Victoria
1887 - 1889Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne
1900Returned to England

 
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