John Power
British academic

John Power

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British academic
Gender:
Male
Birth:
1859
Death:
18 November 1880
Education:
Pembroke College
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Biography

John Power
John Power by Worthy Vizard

John Power, D.D. (13 June 1819 – 18 November 1880) was a British academic in the 19th century, who served as Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge, from 1870 until his death.

Power was born on 13 June 1819 in Freasley, Warwickshire. He was educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge, graduating B.A. in 1841, and M.A. in 1844. Power was elected Fellow of Pembroke in 1841; and Master in 1870. He was twice Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, between 1870 and 1872 and 1878 to 1879.

Power died in Cambridge on 18 November 1880.