Richard William Jelf, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Richard William Jelf

British academic

Date of Birth: 25-Jan-1798

Date of Death: 19-Sep-1871

Profession: academic

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Richard William Jelf (25 January 1798 – 19 September 1871) was the fourth Principal of King's College, London. He was educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford, and was subsequently made a Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford.
He served as canon of Christ Church, Oxford, and Principal of King's College, London, from 1844 to 1868.