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John William Adamson
Born(1857-04-22)22 April 1857
Died12 March 1947(1947-03-12) (aged 89)
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Educationist, historian of education, professor
Academic background
Alma materKing's College London
Academic work
InstitutionsKing's College London
Main interestsEducation, History of education
Notable worksA short history of education
Pioneers of modern education

John William Adamson (22 April 1857 – 12 March 1947)[1] was a British educationist and historian of education. From 1903 to 1924 he was Professor of Education at King's College London. He was the most distinguished historian of education of his day.[2]

  1. ^ "Professor J. W. Adamson". The Times. No. 50712. 18 March 1947. p. 7.
  2. ^ Aldrich & Gordon 2016, p. 5.

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