The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Sell, Rev. Canon Edward
Sell, Rev. Canon Edward, D.D., M.R.A.S.; b. 1839; s. of William John Sell; educ: at a private school and the C.M.S. College, London; Headmaster, Harris High School, Madras, 1865-80; Secretary, Church Missionary Society, Madras, 1880-1905; Fellow, Madras University, 1874; Honorary Canon, St. George’s Cathedral, Madras, 1901; Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Madras, 1900,; Chairman of the Arabic, Persian and Hindustani Studies; Member of the Syndicate and Examiner of the University of Madras. Publication: The Faith of Islam; Essays on Islam; Historical Development of the Koran, &c. Address: Vepery, Madras.