Richard William Jelf

Richard William Jelf

Richard William Jelf (1798 – 1871) was the fourth Principal of King's College London

He was educated at Oxford University, became Fellow of Oriel College, canon of Christ's Church, and Principal of King's College London from 1844 to 1868.

The Jelf medal was established at King's College London in his memory; it is awarded to the student who, in the view of the Principal, has most distinguished him/herself during their undergraduate career in the College.

References

* [http://www.nra.nationalarchives.gov.uk/nra/searches/pidocs.asp?P=P15440 Correspondence at the National Archives]
* [http://www.kcl.ac.uk/iss/archives/collect/10ma85-1.html Entry in King's College archives]
* [http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pse/schoff/prize/winner00-01.html Jelf Medal]


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