He began his undergraduate mathematics course in October 1839 and graduated as Senior Wrangler (ranked top of the First Class) four years later having, rather remarkably, won the first prize in Greek testament every year.
Siya ay nagsimulang kanyang undergraduate matematika kurso sa Oktubre 1839 at nagtapos bilang Senior Wrangler (ranggo itaas ng Unang Class) mamaya pagkakaroon ng apat na taon, sa halip halatang-halata, won ang unang premyo sa Greek tipan sa bawat taon.