Family
In 1905 Gowers married Constance Greer. There were two daughters and one son of the marriage. Gowers's elder brother was William Frederick Gowers, a colonial administrator. Among Gowers's descendants are the composer Patrick Gowers (grandson) and the mathematician Sir Timothy Gowers (great grandson).
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