Edward Murray Wrong facts for kids
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E. M. Wrong
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Murray Wrong c.1910
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| Born | 14 April 1889 |
| Died | 15 February 1928 (aged 38) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto Balliol College, Oxford |
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| Institutions | Magdalen College, Oxford Manchester School of Technology |
Edward Murray Wrong (born April 14, 1889 – died February 15, 1928) was a Canadian historian. He was also the vice-president of Magdalen College, Oxford from 1924 to 1925.
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A Young Historian's Life
Edward Murray Wrong was often called Murray by his friends and family. He was the son of a well-known Canadian historian, George MacKinnon Wrong. His mother, Sophia Hume Wrong, was the daughter of a politician named Edward Blake. Murray also had a brother who became a diplomat, Humphrey Hume Wrong.
His Early Education
Murray went to St Andrew's College in Toronto. Like his father and siblings, he studied at the University of Toronto. After that, he went to Balliol College, Oxford in England. There, he was taught by A. L. Smith. In 1913, he earned top grades in modern history, which is called first-class honours.
Career and Service
In 1914, Murray was chosen as a "fellow" at Magdalen College, Oxford. This was a big achievement, as he was the first Canadian to become a fellow there. A fellow is like a senior member of the college who teaches and does research.
In 1915, he won the Beit Prize in Colonial History. This award recognized his excellent work in studying the history of colonies.
Murray wanted to join the military, but he was not allowed due to health reasons. Instead, he helped out in another important way. From 1916 to 1919, he worked as the vice-principal of the Manchester School of Technology. He was very good at managing and teaching there. He also served as a second lieutenant in the Territorial Force, helping to train officers at the school. He had to leave this role in 1918 because of his health.
Return to Oxford
After World War I ended, Murray Wrong went back to Magdalen College, Oxford, in 1919. He became an official fellow and a tutor in modern history. This meant he taught students and guided their studies.
He also worked as a lecturer in colonial history at the University of Oxford from 1919 to 1924. From 1924 to 1925, he served as the vice-president of Magdalen College. Later, from 1927 to 1928, he was a junior proctor for the university. A proctor helps make sure the university rules are followed.
Sadly, Murray Wrong passed away on February 15, 1928, when he was just 38 years old. He died from heart failure caused by pneumonia.
His Family Life
In December 1915, Murray Wrong married Rosalind Grace Smith. She was the daughter of his old tutor, Arthur Lionel Smith, who was also the Master of Balliol College, Oxford. They got married at Holywell Church in Oxford.
Murray and Rosalind had six children: two sons and four daughters. Some of their children became well-known themselves:
- Their daughter, Rosalind Mitchison, became a historian, just like her father.
- Their son, Oliver Wrong, became a medical scientist.
- Another daughter, Dr. Elizabeth Catherine Wrong, married a politician named Peter Shore.
Murray Wrong's granddaughter, Michela Wrong, is a British journalist today.
