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Allan Webb (bishop)
Allan Becher Webb (also spelled "Alan"; 1839–1907) was the second Anglican Bishop of Bloemfontein, afterward Bishop of Grahamstown and, later, Dean of Salisbury. Early years Webb was born in 1839 in Calcutta, India, the son of Allan Webb, a surgeon in the Bengal Army who later became a professor of anatomy at the Calcutta Medical College and built a pathological museum of physical specimens for medical pedagogy. Allan Webb was baptised on 17 November 1839 in India. He was educated at Rugby School and subsequently at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University, becoming a fellow and tutor at University College (1863-1868). From 1864 to 1867 he was vice principal at Cuddesdon Theological College. He married Elizabeth, the sister of hymn-writer George Hugh Bourne, who served as his chaplain (1879 – 1898).They had three children: Cyprian, Charles (The Rev. Charles Johnstone Bourne Webb, 1874–1963), and a daughter, who died young and is commemorated in the window to Webb in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allan Webb (American Football)
Allan R. Webb (January 22, 1931 – July 18, 2011) was an American football player, coach, and executive. He played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants from 1961 to 1965 as a defensive back and halfback. Webb played college football at Arnold College. Early years Webb was born in Washington, D.C. and attended Ansonia High School in Ansonia, Connecticut. He led the state of Connecticut in 1947 with 21 touchdowns and 21 extra points and earned all-state honors. He then attended Arnold College in Milford, Connecticut, where he played college football. Professional playing career Webb began his professional football career with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He later played in the NFL for the New York Giants from 1961 to 1965. He appeared in 48 NFL games. He intercepted seven passes. Coaching and executive career After retiring as a player, Webb went into coaching, serving has head coach for the Long I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |