William Mitchell Grundy (1880–1961) was an English headmaster.
The son of William Grundy, dean and fellow of Worcester College, Oxford, and headmaster of Malvern College, William Mitchell Grundy was educated at Malvern College and was elected Bible clerk at All Souls College, Oxford. He was headmaster of Abingdon School (1913–47), having been classical sixth-form master at Oakham School and housemaster at Loretto School. Grundy was a member of Berkshire County Council (1922–31 and 1949–55) and Abingdon Borough Council (1947–54). At Oxford he played chess for the university (1901–03) as well as golf (1903–04).
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—Julian Mitchell (20th century)
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