Background
Henderson, William John was born on August 3, 1937 in Germiston, South Africa. Son of William John and Evelyn May (Smith) Henderson.
Henderson, William John was born on August 3, 1937 in Germiston, South Africa. Son of William John and Evelyn May (Smith) Henderson.
Bachelor, University Stellenbosch, 1958. Bachelor with honors, University Stellenbosch, 1960. Master of Arts, University Stellenbosch, 1964.
Doctor of Literature, University Stellenbosch, 1971.
Lecturer University Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, 1960-1966. Senior lecturer University Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 1967-1969, Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg, 1970-1974, professor, since 1974.
Member Classical Association South Africa (chairman 1979-1981).
Married Dorothy Ann Forster, January 1, 1963. Children: Frances, John, Graham, Catherine, Andrew.