He was educated at University College, London and Christ's College, Cambridge, where he matriculated in 1870, took the Part I Natural Sciences in 1873, and graduated B.A.
A distinguished scholar received his education at esteemed universities, such as University College, London and Christ's College, Cambridge, starting his academic path in 1870 and culminating in the completion of the Part I Natural Sciences exam in 1873 before earning a B.A. degree.