Surname: Cory (Johnson) Forename(s): William b. 9 January 1823. d. 11 June 1892. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet and schoolmaster. Born William Johnson in Torrington, Devon. Son of Charles William
Johnson and his wife Theresa. Educated at Eton College and King’s College, Cambridge.
Worked as assistant master at Eton until abruptly resigning in 1872 and adopting the
surname Cory. Lived in Madeira, Portugal, afterwards until 1882. Married Rosa Caroline
Guille in August 1878. Author of many essays on pedagogy, and two small volumes of
poetry. Much of his other poetry, written in letters and journals, was published posthumously.
Biographical information: ODNB. (BGL)