Biographical Information:
(1808-1879); b. Landcross, Devon; s. Sherbourne; and pens at Queens’ (30); BA, SW, 1SP; (34); MA (37); F (35); OD (Ely), 37; OP, 38; PM, Edinburgh Univ. (1st Englishman to hold that position), FRS (38); FRSE (39); PR (78-79); PR, Society of the Arts (53-54); Author; d. Bridge-of-Allan, Stirlingshire