Frederick William Levander

Frederick William Levander (1839 - 1916) was a British scientist, astronomer and school teacher.

Biography

Frederick William Levander was born in Exmouth, United Kingdom in 1839, the sixth child of James Levi (c.1801-1857, who changed his surname to Levander in about 1826) and Julia Jones (c.1803-1865). He was educated at Miss Knox's school, 1 Crescent Row, Southernhay, Exeter, Devon, from about 1836 to 1850, and then at Exeter Grammar School from Easter 1850. He hoped to go to Exeter College, Oxford, but did not have the favour of his headmaster or financial support, so began his teaching career without a degree. He died on 20 December 1916 in Camden Square, London.

Career

Teaching

Levander was initially a private tutor, living at Maidenhead, Berkshire, in 1861. Later, he was one of the Assistant Classical Masters at University College School in Gower Street from 1869 to 1872. From 1878 to 1909 he taught at HeathBrow School.