Henry Arthur Hollond
1884-1974. Dean; Vice-Master; Rouse Ball Professor of English Law; Lecturer in Economics.
Harry Hollond came up to Trinity as a Classical scholar, changing to Law after achieving a First in Part I; he then took a double First in Law, and was made a Fellow in 1909 - Trinity's only Law Fellow. He then studied American law at Harvard law School. Returning to England in 1914 he joined the army, and at the end of the war received an OBE and DSO for his service as Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General at the British Headquarters in France.
In 1923 he became Secretary of the Statutary Commission, charged with making new statutes for the University, and played a leading part in setting up the system of Faculties.
In 1943 Hollond was elected Rouse Ball Professor of English Law, and in 1951 he became Vice-Master, guiding the College through a period when the Mastership was vacant. From 1945 to 1968 he was Reader in Legal History to the Inns of Court.
Memorial inscription | Translation |
HENRY ARTHUR HOLLOND COLLEGII SOCIVS LECTOR DECANVS VICEMAGISTER |
Henry Arthur Hollond was Fellow, Lecturer, Dean and Vice-Master of the College, and Rouse Ball Professor in the University. He taught Law for a long time both here and in London. He was often of help to the administration of the University. He reconciled his older colleagues when they disagreed, and constantly encouraged the younger Fellows. Everyone felt indebted to him for his friendship and advice. He died in 1974 at the age of ninety. |
Henry Arthur HollondBrass located on the north wall of the Ante-Chapel. |
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