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Adm. sizar (age 17) at Trinity, Jan. 23, 1813. S. of Bernard [doubtless Magdalen Hall, Oxford, 1766]. B. [May 24, 1795] at Stratford-on-Avon. School, Christ's Hospital. ' Matric. Michs. 1813; Scholar, 1816; B.A. 1817; M.A. 1820; D.D. 1839. Ord. deacon (London) Dec. 20, 1818; priest, Dec. 19, 1819; C. of St Giles, Cripplegate, 1820. Assistant Chaplain at the Magdalen Hospital, 1821. V. of Horley, Surrey, 1828-53. Evening Lecturer of St Stephen's, Coleman Street, 1829. Assistant Master at Christ's Hospital, 1818-36; Head Master, 1836-53. A very great Headmaster who set the highest standard for his scholars. Committed suicide, Jan. 20, 1853. (Christ's Hospital Exhibitioners; Boase, III. 132; Clergy List.)