Lancaster Joseph 1778-1838 Founded The Lancasterian System Of


education. In 1798 began teaching poor children on the Madras system;

and gradually introduced improvements. In 1818 came to America, and at

one time conducted a school in Montreal. Published several books on his

system of education. =Index=: (Wilmot era) Founder of Madras system of national

schools, 86. See also Madras schools. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog.



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