Bowdler was the eldest son of John Bowdler the elder, born 13 March 1782, was educated at a private school, and at St. John's College, Cambridge, where he proceeded B. A. in 1803, and M.A. in 1806.
Bowdler was the eldest son of John Bowdler. The elder was educated at a private school, and at St. John's College John Bowdler. The elder was born 13 March 1782. St. John's College was Cambridge. He proceeded B. A. in 1803. He proceeded M.A. in 1806.