Pattrick, Francis (1837-1896), President of Magdalene College, Cambridge

Born in 1837 the second son of Thomas Matthew, of Wisbech, Cambs

Admitted pensioner at Magdalene on 28 June 1856

Matriculated Michaelmas 1856
B.A. (8th Wrangler) 1861; M.A. 1864
Fellow, 1861

Sometime a private tutor in Westmorland.
Assistant Master at Queen Elizabeth's School, Ipswich, 1861-3
Librarian of Magdalene, 1863
Tutor, 1865-96
President, 1876-96
Junior Proctor, 1873

Admitted at Lincoln's Inn, 15 November 1867

Called to the Bar, 17 November 1870, but never practised.

'The tenure of his College tutorship extending over 31 years was marked by a combination of exceptional qualifications, an intuitive aptitude for discernment of character, sound judgment, and a courtesy which invited confidence and rendered difficulties more easy of adjustment. No man ever came to him for guidance without receiving sympathy and help, and his many pupils remember with gratitude the infinite pains he took to adapt his lectures to their needs.'

Married in 1894.

Died 6 October 1896: 'He was taken ill while dining with the Master of Trinity Hall, and expired in a few minutes.'

Arms in Hall glass, W2.

Venn, Alumni Cantabrigienses