George Archdall-Gratwicke

George John Archdall-Gratwicke (baptised 14 May 1787, in Spondon – 16 September 1871, in Cambridge), called George John Archdall until 1863, was an academic in the 19th century.[1]

Archdall was educated at Derby School and Emmanuel College, Cambridge, matriculating in 1811, gaining a scholarship, graduating B.A. 1815, M.A. 1818, B.D. 1825, D.D. 1835.[2]

He became a Fellow of Emmanuel in 1817, was ordained in 1822, became Bursar of Emmanuel, then Master in 1835, remaining Master until his death. He was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge in 1835 and 1841.[2] He was a Canon of Norwich Cathedral from 1842 until 1867.

In 1863 he acquired by Royal License the additional surname of Gratwicke.[3]

References

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  1. ^ University Intelligence The Times (London, England), Monday, Sep 18, 1871; pg. 9; Issue 27171
  2. ^ a b "Archdale or Archdall [post Archdall-Gratwicke], George John (ARCL811GJ)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
  3. ^ Angmering history