The professor of natural and experimental philosophy in the University of Cambridge. This professorship was founded in 1783 by the Rev. Richard Jackson. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and…
(Cambridge University). A professor of astronomy (and geometry); the chair founded by Thomas Lowndes, Esq., in 1749. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…
A professor of mathematics in the University of Cambridge. This professorship was founded in 1663 by Henry Lucas, Esq, M.P. for the University. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E…
One who holds in an English university a professorship founded by Henry VIII. Each of the five Regius Professors of Cambridge receives a royally-endowed stipend of about 40. In the…
The Professor of Archaeology in the University of Cambridge. This chair was founded in 1851 by John Disney, Esq., of the Hyde, Ingatestone. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…
The Professor of the Laws of England in the University of Cambridge. This chair was founded in 1800 by Sir George Downing, Bart. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer…
(Encyclopedia) Sylvester, James Joseph, 1814–97, English mathematician. He studied at Cambridge for four years after 1831, but because degrees were limited to members of the Church of England and he…
(Encyclopedia) Good, James Isaac, 1850–1924, American clergyman of the German Reformed Church, b. York, Pa. He held pastorates in York, Philadelphia, and Reading, Pa., and in 1890 he became professor…
(Encyclopedia) Kent, James, 1763–1847, American jurist, b. near Brewster, N.Y. He was admitted to the bar in 1785 and began practice in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Active in the Federalist party, he served…
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