Background
He was born in Devon, the son of Robert Froude (1741–1770).
historian Rector of Dartington
He was born in Devon, the son of Robert Froude (1741–1770).
Their eldest son was Richard Hurrell Froude who was involved in the formation of the Oxford Movement. Other sons were the railway engineer William Froude and the historian James Anthony Froude. He was, for many years, the Rector of Dartington.