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Adm. pens. (age 19) at TRINITY, July 9, 1825. [3rd] s. of the Rev. Christopher, D.D. (above), Master of Trinity (and Priscilla, dau. of Charles Lloyd, of Birmingham). B. [Oct. 30, 1807], in Lambeth, London. School, Winchester; ;at Winchester he was both a scholar and an athlete, and was known as ;the Great Christopher.;; ' Matric. Michs. 1826; Browne medal, 1827; Porson prize, 1828; Scholar, 1828; Craven Scholar, 1829; B.A. (Senior Classic and 1st Chancellor's medal) 1830; M.A. 1833; D.D. (per Lit. Reg.) 1839. Fellow, 1830-8. Orator (Feb.-Apr.) 1836. Hulsean Lecturer, 1846. Hon. D.C.L., Oxford, 1870. Ord. deacon, 1833; priest, 1835. Head Master of Harrow, 1836-44. Canon of Westminster, 1844-69. V. of Stanford-in-the-Vale, Berks., 1850-69. Archdeacon of Westminster, 1865-9. Bishop of Lincoln, 1869-85. Married, 1838, Susanna Hatley, dau. of George Frere, solicitor. Author of a commentary on the Bible and Church History up to A.D. 451; etc. Died Mar. 21, 1885. Father of the next; brother of Charles (1833; CCE22030) and John (1823). ( Adm. to Trin., add et err.; Historical Reg., 49; D.N.B.)