Jelf

Jelf, Richard William (1798-1871), a learned theologian, was the second son of Sir James Jelf. He took orders in 1821, was for thirteen years preceptor to Prince George of Cumberland, afterwards King of Hanover, and in 1830 became Canon of Christchurch. During the Tractarian controversy he preached a sermon entitled "Via Media" (1842), which described his attitude. In 1844, when he was Bampton Lecturer, he was appointed Principal of King's College, London, a post which he held till 1868. By his influence Maurice was deprived of his professorship. Jelf published several lectures and sermons, and an edition of Jewel's works.