British academic (1787–1871)
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]
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