WEBSTER, William Frederick. London 15.7.1855 — London 10.3.1929. British Lawyer and Indologist. Son of William Thomas W. Attended the City School in London, from 1874 studies at Cambridge (i.al. under Cowell). B.A. 1878, Indian Language Trip., 1st class 1879, M.A. 1881. In 1882 called to the Bar. Unmarried.
Publications: With E. B. Cowell edited the last volumes of Wilson’s translation: Ṛig-Veda-Sanhitā. A Collection of ancient Hindu Hymns. 5-6. L. 1888.
– Also wrote on law.
Sources: *Times 12.3.1929; Alumni Cantabr.
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