William Dealtry facts for kids

William Dealtry (born 1775, died 1847) was an English church leader. He was known for his strong Christian beliefs. He became an important church official called the archdeacon of Surrey. He was also a member of the Royal Society, a famous group for scientists.

William Dealtry's Life

William Dealtry came from an old family in Yorkshire, England. When his father passed away, William inherited some land. He started studying at St Catharine Hall, Cambridge when he was very young. Later, he moved to Trinity College.

He was a brilliant student. In 1796, he was the second-best math student in his year. He also won the second Smith's Prize for math and physics. From 1798 until 1814, he was a fellow at Trinity College. This meant he was a senior member of the college. He earned his master's degree in 1799 and his doctor's degree in 1829.

For several years, William Dealtry was the priest in a town called Watton-at-Stone in Hertfordshire. In 1802, he helped run the university exams. When the East India College (also known as Haileybury) was started in Hertfordshire, he became a math professor there. In 1811, he was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This was a big honor for his work in science and math.

In 1813, William Dealtry became the main priest, or rector, of Clapham. He was part of the evangelical group within the Church of England. This group focused on personal faith and spreading Christian teachings. He supported the British and Foreign Bible Society. This group was formed to print and share Bibles around the world.

On February 25, 1830, Dealtry received a special position at Winchester Cathedral. He was also made the chancellor of the diocese, which meant he helped manage the church's affairs in that area. In 1845, he was appointed archdeacon of Surrey. He passed away in Brighton on October 15, 1847.

William Dealtry's Works

In 1810, William Dealtry published a textbook called The Principles of Fluxions. This book was about a type of mathematics. He also wrote and published sermons, which are speeches given in church. He wrote pamphlets to defend the British and Foreign Bible Society.