Derwent Coleridge
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Derwent Coleridge
DERWENT COLERIDGE Churchman, Principal of St Marks College, Chelsea, and Rector of Hanwell. His father was the poet Coleridge. Date: 1800 - 1883
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1800 1883 Chelsea Churchman Coleridge College Derwent Hanwell Mark Principal Rector
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In this evocative photograph, Derwent Coleridge (1800-1883) is depicted in formal attire, his serious expression conveying the deep sense of duty and devotion that defined his life as a Churchman, Principal of St Mark's College in Chelsea, and Rector of Hanwell. The eldest son of the renowned poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Derwent's lineage was a source of both privilege and pressure. Born in Highgate, London, in 1800, Derwent was raised in a household marked by intellectual brilliance and creative energy. His father's literary accomplishments cast a long shadow, but Derwent chose a different path, dedicating himself to the Church. He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, and ordained in the Church of England in 1825. Derwent's career began in earnest when he was appointed Rector of St Paul's, Kensington, in 1828. In 1835, he became Principal of St Mark's College in Chelsea, a position he held for over three decades. During his tenure, he oversaw the expansion of the college and its transformation into a respected institution for theological education. Despite his busy schedule, Derwent remained devoted to his family. He married twice, first to Mary Ann Hutchinson in 1830, and later to Elizabeth Sellwood in 1854. Together, they raised ten children. Derwent Coleridge's legacy extends beyond his ecclesiastical achievements. He was an accomplished scholar, publishing works on the history of the Church and the life of his father. His dedication to the Church and his family, as well as his connection to one of the most celebrated literary figures of the Romantic era, make Derwent Coleridge an intriguing and important figure in both religious and literary history. This photograph, taken in the late 19th century, captures a moment in the life of a man who straddled two worlds - the literary and the religious - and left an indelible mark on both.
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