Biographical Information:
(1809-1887); b. Penrith, Cumberland; s. Sedbergh; adm. sizar at St. John’s (2&); S (30); originally apprenticed to a shoemaker in Penrith. Spent all his spare time working sums with an awl on leather. Lord Borougham noticed him and had him educated.BA, 2W, SP (31); migrated to Jesus (31); F (32-42)MA (34); PO (41); FRS;FRAS; OD (Rochester), 34; OP (Carlisle), 34; V. of St. Clement’s, Camb (35-37)author, maths – Soln of Trig and Geom Probs