Hereditary genius : an inquiry into its laws and consequences / by Francis Galton.

  • Francis Galton
Date:
1892
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    was nothing of the child in him except his years; was but weakly when young, but his constitution strength- ened as he grew. He could read a chapter in the Bible, very distinctly, when about three years old, and with some observation of what he read. He was very devoutly inclined. His father spared no pains to edu- cate him. His labours in the ministry were many and great—first at Chester, and then at Hackney. He injured a naturally strong constitution by his frequent and fervent preaching, and by sitting over-long in his study. Married twice, and left many children. The order of his family was exemplary while he lived. I know nothing more of them. F, Philip Henry.* See above. Herbert, Hon. George (1593—1635, wet. 42); educated by his mother till et. 12, then at Westminster, where he was endeared to all ; then he went to Cambridge, where he highly distinguished himself, and became orator to the University. He was eminent as a sacred poet ; he was also an excellent musician, and composed many hymns and anthems. He selected a small ministerial charge, where he passed the latter years of his life in the utmost sanctity. In figure he was tall and very lean, but straight. He had the manners and mien of a perfect gentleman. He was consumptive, and subject to frequent fevers and illness. Married; no children ; his nieces lived with him. F. A man of great courage and strength, descended from a highly connected and very chivalrous family. He was a person of importance in North Wales, and given to wide hospitality. J. His mother was a lady of extraordinary piety, and of more than feminine understanding. g. Sir T. Bromley, privy councillor to Henry VIII. B. The first Lord Herbert of Cherbury ; statesman, orator, cavalier, and sceptical philosopher. [2 B.] His other two brothers were remarkable men—both had great courage ; one was a renowned duellist, and the other was a naval officer who achieved some reputation, and was considered to have deserved more. US. Sir Edward Herbert, Lord Keeper under Charles IT. (see in JUDGES). 2 UP. The two. sons. of the above were distinguished, one
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