Background
GILLIAT, E. was born in 1841 in Horncastle. Son of George Gilliat and Mistress Gilliat (nee Betham).
GILLIAT, E. was born in 1841 in Horncastle. Son of George Gilliat and Mistress Gilliat (nee Betham).
Education thrown back by being blind for nearly a year at age of 13, and severe typhoid at 15. Private tutor; Pembroke College, Oxford. Scholar, 1861; First class Classics, moderations.
First class Classics, final school, 1864.
Was Master in Westminster School, 1867-1870. Wrrote for the London Review.
Master of Arts (Huguenot Society).
Appointed Master at Harrow7, 1871. Succeeded Matthew Arnold at Byron House. Left Harrow7, August 1901.
Clubs: Authors’, National Liberal.
Spouse 1871, Emily L., d.of John Bonus, Justice of the Peace, of Point House, Blackheath.