In recognition of his contributions to the sciences , Lubbock received honorary degrees from the universities of Oxford , Cambridge ( where he was Rede lecturer in 1886 ) , Edinburgh , Dublin and Würzburg ; and in 1878 was appointed a trustee of the British Museum .
Lubbock received honorary degrees from the universities of Oxford , Cambridge , Edinburgh , Dublin and Würzburg ; and in 1878 was appointed a trustee of the British Museum .