Reginald Horace Blyth Prepared by Michael P. Garofalo August 26, 2006 Menu Biography Bibliography Links Comments About R. H. Blyth ... Quotes From R. H. Blyth Biography Chronology 1898 Born on December 3, 1898, in Essex, England. He was the only child of Horace Blyth, a railway clerk, and Herrietta Williams Blyth, housewife. His family was poor. 1914 Greatly influenced by the writings of Matthew Arnold on self-development and excellence. 1915 Graduated from County High School for Boys, Ilford, England. Blyth was a strong, healthy and energetic young man. 1916 Imprisoned in Wormwood Scrubs because he was a conscientious objector to World War I and a pacifist. 1923 Graduated from London University, with honors, in English. Blyth learned to play the organ and flute, began making musical instruments, and loved the music by J.S. Bach. He was self-taught in numerous European languages. He adopted a vegetarian lifestyle which he maintained throughout his life. 1924 Graduated from London Day Training College with a teaching certificate. Married Annie Bercovitch. Taught for awhile in India. | |
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