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| Liveing, George Downing. Adm. pens. at ST JOHN'S, Oct. 27, 1845. [Eldest] s. of Edward, surgeon, of Nayland, Suffolk [and Catherine Mary]. B. there [Dec. 21, 1827]. Bapt. Jan. 25, 1828. Matric. Michs. 1846; (11th Wrangler, 1850; Nat. Sci. Trip., 1st Class, 1851); B.A. 1850; M.A. 1853; Hon. Sc.D. 1908. Fellow, 1853-60 and 1880-1924; President, 1911-24. Professor of Chemistry at the Staff and Royal Military Colleges, Sandhurst, 1860. Started the first course of practical chemistry for medical students, in a primitive laboratory, fitted up in a cottage in Corn Exchange Street, 1852. Professor of Chemistry, 1861-1908. In 1853 the College founded for him a College Lectureship in Chemistry and built for his use a Chemical Laboratory behind the New Court. This assisted him in the important part he was playing in the expansion of University work, as one of the founders of modern scientific studies and the first teacher of experimental science in the University. F.R.S., 1879; Davy Medal, 1901. J.P. for Cambridge and Cambs. Married, Aug. 14, 1860, Catherine, 2nd dau. of the Rev. Rowland Ingram (Pembroke, 1821), R. of Little Ellingham, Norfolk. Author, many articles on spectroscopy, crystallisation, etc. The University Chemical Laboratory, finished in 1888, and then one of the finest in the Kingdom, owed much to his patient and skilful planning. As the Cambridge correspondent of two successive Chancellors, Dukes of Devonshire, he discharged a task of considerable responsibility with strict impartiality and great industry, and with characteristic scrupulousness destroyed all the records of this before his death. His disinterestedness, unfailing rectitude and distinguished presence made him one of the most esteemed figures in the University, and in his old age his tall bent figure as he made his daily journeys between his home and College was one of the most familiar in the town. On the 75th anniversary of his matriculation, in the Combination Room of St John's, the Vice-Chancellor presented him with an address from the University (printed in the Eagle, Jan. 1922)–an occasion probably unique in the University's annals. He had a remarkable memory, talked freely of the men and events of the past, but would write no reminiscences; 'I never look back,' he said, 'I look always forward.' Resided first at The Pightle, Newnham, and latterly in Maid's Causeway. Died Dec. 26, 1924, aged 97, as the result of being knocked down by a cyclist while walking to his laboratory. Brother of the above and of Robert (1852). (D.N.B.; Who was Who, 1916-28; E. A. Benians.) | George Downing LIVEING Approx. lifespan: 1827–1924 pens. St John's College adm1845:10:27 Eldest s. of Edward LIVEING Surgeon of: Nayland, Suffolk [and Catherine Mary]. b. there 1827:12:21 c. 1828:01:25 Matric 1846:10MT: BA 1850 (11 th Wrangler 1850; Nat.Sci.Trip., 1st Class(1851); MA 1853 Hon. ScD 1908 Fellow 1853-60, and 1880-1924 President: 1911-24 Professor of: Chemistry at the Sch: Staff and Royal Military Colleges Sandhurst, [ Berkshire ] 1860 Started the first course of practical chemistry for medical students, in a primitive laboratory, fitted up in a cottage in Corn Exchange Street, CB [ Cambridgeshire ] 1852 Professor of: Chemistry 1861-1908 In 1853 College founded for him a College Lectureship in Chemistry and built for his use a Chemical Laboratory behind New Court This assisted him in the important part he was playing in the expansion of University work, as one of the founders of modern scientific studies and the first teacher of experimental science in University. FRS 1879 Davy Medal: 1901 J.P. for: : CB [ Cambridgeshire and] Cambridgeshire m. 1860:08:14 Catherine INGRAM 2nd dau. of Rev. Rowland INGRAM ( Pembroke College (1821), R.: Little Ellingham, Norfolk Publ.: many articles on spectroscopy, crystallisation, etc. University Chemical Laboratory, finished in1888, and then one of the finest in the Kingdom, owed much to his patient and skilful planning. As the CB correspondent of two successive Chancellors, Dukes of Devonshire, he discharged a task of considerable responsibility with strict impartiality and great industry, and with characteristic scrupulousness destroyed all the records of this before his death. His disinterestedness, unfailing rectitude and distinguished presence made him one of the most esteemed figures in University, and in his old age his tall bent figure as he made his daily journeys between his home and College was one of the most familiar in the town. On the 75th anniversary of his matriculation, in the Combination Room of St John's College, the Vice-Chancellor presented him with an address from University (printed in the Eagle (1922:01)–an occasion probably unique in the University's annals. He had a remarkable memory, talked freely of the men and events of the past, but would write no reminiscences; "I never look back," he said, "I look always forward." Resided first The Pightle, Newnham, [ Cambridgeshire ], and latterly in Maid's Causeway CB [ Cambridgeshire ] d. aged 97, as the result of being knocked down by a cyclist while walking to his laboratory. 1924:12:26 brother of the above and of Robert LIVEING (1852) ( D.N.B.; Who was Who 1916-28; E. A. Benians) [add:]Bronze bust by Miss E. Bateson (1901–2) now in Scientific Periodicals Library[:add] [add:]Photogravure from portrait by Reid: CAS: D.19 and D.38[:add] [add:](Goodison: CP: 82)[:add] [add:] b. 1924:12:29 [:add] [add:] bur. Ascension Parish Burial Ground Cambridge, Cambridgeshire [:add] [add:](Martin Packer, 2014)[:add] |