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 pursued his education at North End House School, Hampstead, before securing a scholarship and eventually transferring to Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, in 1838, but ultimately graduating from Queens' College.