Godfrey Harold Alfred Wilson
Encyclopedia
Sir Godfrey Harold Alfred Wilson (29 October 1871 - 1958) was an academic at Cambridge University, who was MP for the university from 1929 to 1935.
. He was educated at Trinity College, Melbourne and Clare College, Cambridge
, where he graduated B.A. as 5th Wrangler in 1895. From 1897 to 1929 he was a Fellow of Clare College. In 1899 he married Margaret Bartlett, eldest daughter of the Rev. John Edward Parker Bartlett, Rector of Barnham Broom
. He served in World War I
, gaining two mentions in the Secretary of State
's List for 'valuable services'.
From 1920 to 1926 he was Secretary of Cambridge University's Financial Board, and served as its Treasurer from 1926 to 1929. In 1929 he became Master of Clare, retiring from the Mastership in 1939. From 1929 to 1935 he was also MP for Cambridge University
.
Life
Godfrey Wilson was son of Daniel Wilson of MelbourneMelbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
. He was educated at Trinity College, Melbourne and Clare College, Cambridge
Clare College, Cambridge
Clare College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England.The college was founded in 1326, making it the second-oldest surviving college of the University after Peterhouse. Clare is famous for its chapel choir and for its gardens on "the Backs"...
, where he graduated B.A. as 5th Wrangler in 1895. From 1897 to 1929 he was a Fellow of Clare College. In 1899 he married Margaret Bartlett, eldest daughter of the Rev. John Edward Parker Bartlett, Rector of Barnham Broom
Barnham Broom
Barnham Broom is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is situated on the River Yare, 9 miles West of Norwich. and 4 miles North-West of Wymondham....
. He served in World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, gaining two mentions in the Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Secretary of State or State Secretary is a commonly used title for a senior or mid-level post in governments around the world. The role varies between countries, and in some cases there are multiple Secretaries of State in the Government....
's List for 'valuable services'.
From 1920 to 1926 he was Secretary of Cambridge University's Financial Board, and served as its Treasurer from 1926 to 1929. In 1929 he became Master of Clare, retiring from the Mastership in 1939. From 1929 to 1935 he was also MP for Cambridge University
Cambridge University (UK Parliament constituency)
Cambridge University was a university constituency electing two members to the British House of Commons, from 1603 to 1950.-Boundaries, Electorate and Election Systems:...
.