Former Eton headmaster Eric Anderson dies aged 83

Former Eton headmaster Eric Anderson, who taught three future Prime Ministers including Boris Johnson, dies aged 83

• The former Eton College Head Master Sir Eric Anderson has died at  age of 83
• Pupils including Boris Johnson and David Cameron taught there during tenure  
• Also worked at the top schools in Scotland – Gordonstoun and Fettes College

Former Eton College Head Master Sir Eric Anderson has died at the age of 83.

Sir Eric was head of the public school between 1980 and 1994 and several notable pupils – including Boris Johnson and David Cameron – were educated there during his tenure.

Earlier in his career, Sir Eric worked at two of the top schools in his native Scotland – Gordonstoun and Fettes College, where he was Tony Blair’s housemaster. While at Gordonstoun, he also taught Prince Charles.

Sir Eric Anderson, who was head of Eton College between 1980 and 1994, has died at the age of 83

Mr Blair recalled his housemaster when he mentioned Sir Eric in a 1997 teacher training campaign.

Sir Eric’s time at Eton was so successful that in 2000 he returned as Provost, the head of the school’s governing body and an appointment made by the Queen.

Eton Head Master Simon Henderson told the Mail last night: ‘Sir Eric’s contribution to Eton was unparalleled in modern times.

During Sir Eric’s tenure, several notable pupils including Boris Johnson and David Cameron were educated at the school

Early on in his career, Sir Eric was also Tony Blair’s housemaster at Fettes College, Scotland

‘He was one of the school’s greatest ever Head Masters and then one of our finest Provosts. 

‘A great school master, a fine scholar, and an inspiring and visionary leader – but above all a kind, loyal and utterly authentic man. Much of the success of the school today derives from his legacy.’

Sir Eric leaves behind his wife, Poppy, and two children, David and Kate.

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