grew up in a strict Christian household
He read mostly religious books as a child
Followed in his father footsteps and became a mathatician, he excelled in the suject at rchmond boarding school.
briefly went to rugby school but was bullied for he's stammerer which did not help he's shy, sensitive personality.
During my stay I made I suppose some progress in learning of various kinds, but none of it was done with love, and I spent an incalculable time in writing out impositions - this last I consider one of the chief faults of Rugby School. I made some friends there ... but I cannot say that I look back upon my life at a Public School with any sensations of pleasure, or that any earthly considerations would induce me to go through my three years again.
After receiving a Second Class in classics and a First Class in mathematics in December 1852 he was awarded a Fellowship of 25 pounds a year for life. This came with the right to live in Christ Church College, but although there were no requirements to any further academic achievements, he was required to take Holy Orders and to remain unmarried.
left with a First Class honours in mathematics by a good margin
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