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

  • Francis Galton
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1892
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    APPENDIX TO THE SENIOR CLASSICS OF CAMBRIDGE Out of 36 senior classics (all bracketed cases being excluded) since the establishment of the 'Tripos in 1834, 14 find a place in the appendix ; they are grouped into 10 families The Kennedy family has supphed 1 in 9 out of the entire number of the senior classics. Bunbury, Edward H.; senior classic, 1853. gk. Henry, lst Lord Holland, Secretary-at-War. gR. The Right Hon. Charles James Fox ; illustrious states- man. gB. The 2d Lord Holland ; statesman and social leader. See Fox, iv SraresMEN, for other relationships, including that of the Napier family. [F.] General Sir H. E. Bunbury, K.C.B., author. Butler, Rev. H. Montagu, D.D.,; senior classic, 1855 ; Head Master of Harrow. F. Rev. Dr. George Butler; Dean of Peterborough, pre- viously Head Master of Harrow. He was senior wrangler in 1794, at which time there was no Univer- sity test for classical eminence ; however, the office he held is sufficient proof of his powers in that respect also. [G.] A man of considerable classical powers and literary tastes ; was master of a school at Chelsea. B. The Rev. George Butler; Head Master of Liverpool College ; 1st class, Oxford. B. Spencer P. Butler ; barrister ; wrangler and 1st class in classics, Cam bridge. B. The Rev. Arthur Butler; Head Master of Haileybury College ; Ist class, Oxford. Denman, Hon. George, Q.C., M.P.; senior classic, 1842, w 2
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