The son of Dr. Thomas Davies, he was born in London 30 September 1818. After education at North End House School, Hampstead, he obtained a scholarship at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, in 1838, but migrated to Queens' College, and graduated B.A.
Born in London on September 30, 1818, the son of Dr. Thomas Davies went on to attend North End House School, Hampstead, before securing a scholarship at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, in 1838. However, he soon switched to Queens' College, where he ultimately earned his B.A.