Richard Holt Hutton (1826–97)

Journalist and theologian. Studied philosophy and mathematics at University College, London, 1841–5; Bonn, 1845–6; Heidelberg, 1846–7. Prepared for a Unitarian ministry at Manchester New College, 1847–8. Vice-principal and chaplain of University Hall, Gordon Square, London, 1850. Professor of mathematics, Bedford College, London, 1856–7. Entered the Church of England in 1862. Proprietor and joint editor of the Spectator, 1861–97.