George Gent Explained

George William Gent (14 October 1852 – 8 May 1898) was a nineteenth century Anglican priest and teacher.^[1]

Gent was educated at Rossall and then at University College, Oxford, where he took a first in Greats.^[2] He taught classics at Llandovery College for four years; during that time he was ordained by Basil Jones in 1877.^[3] After curacies in Llandovery and Westminster he was a Tutor at Keble College, Oxford, from 1882 to 1887. He was Principal of St Mark's College, Chelsea from 1887 to 1897; and then of St David's College, Lampeter from then until his death.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: George William Gent, Principal of St Mark's (1887–1897). Art UK. 2018-11-09.
2. Book: Price, D. T. W. (David Trevor William). A history of Saint David's University College Lampeter. 1977–1990. University of Wales Press. 0-7083-0606-3. Cardiff. 3742391.
3. [Crockford's Clerical Directory]
4. 'Death of The Rev G.W. Gent' The Morning Post (London, England), Tuesday, May 10, 1898; pg. 7; Issue 39290