The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Wilson, William Herbert
Wilson, William Herbert, Ph.D., F.I.C., F.I.S., (Heidelbergh), Professor of Chemistry, Presidency College, Madras (retired); b. 1852; joined service as Professor of Physical Science, Madras Presidency College, 1875; Registrar, Madras University, in addition to his duties as Professor of Chemistry, Presidency College, 1886; Principal, Presidency College, Madras, 1903; retired, 1907.