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Adm. sizar (age 17) at CHRIST'S, Feb. 1, 1803. S. of the Rev. Edward. B. at Barbon, Westmorland. School, Loughborough. ' Matric. Michs. 1803; Scholar, 1803; Tancred divinity student, 1804; B.A. 1807; M.A. 1810; B.D. 1840. Fellow, 1807-49; Praelector, tutor and Senior Dean. Master, Jan. 12, 1849; resigned, Feb. 2, 1849. Senior Fellow, 1849-59. Junior Proctor, 1814-15; Senior Proctor, 1815-16. Ord. deacon (Peterb.) 1808; priest, 1809; C. of Fen Drayton, Cambs., 1808-16. R. of Kegworth, Leics., 1852-3. He hunted, and took his pupils with him, consequently becoming popular and increasing the numbers of men. Died June 1, 1859, in College; buried in the ante-chapel. Benefactor to the College. (Boase, III. 528; Peile, II. 352; Northants. Clergy; Clergy List.)