James Allen ( 4 May 1683 -- 28 October 1746 ) was a prominent 18th century educationalist , Master of the College of God 's Gift in Dulwich ( then colloquially called Dulwich College ) .
Was the founder of James Allen 's Girls ' School .
James Allen ( 4 May 1683 -- 28 October 1746 ) was a prominent 18th century educationalist , Master of the College of God 's Gift in Dulwich ( then colloquially called Dulwich College ) and was the founder of James Allen 's Girls ' School .