of Christ Church, and also sub-almoner to the queen. After resigning in 1868 the principalship of King's College, Jelf lived in the house attached to his canonry at Oxford, where he died on 19 September 1871. Works Jelf preached the Bampton lectures at Oxford in 1844, his subject being An Inquiry into the means of Grace, their mutual connection and combined use, with especial reference to the Church of England. He published a volume of Sermons Doctrinal and Practical, London, 1835; and Suggestions respecting the Neglect of the Hebrew Language as a qualification for Holy Orders, London, 1832. He also edited Bishop John Jewel's Works, Oxford, 1848, 8 vols., and left behind him a series of Lectures on the Thirty-nine Articles, which were edited after his death, 1873, by his son-in-law, the Rev. J. R. King. Legacy The Jelf Medal was established at King's College London in his memory; it is awarded to the student who, in the view of the Principal, has most distinguished him or herself during their undergraduate career at the College. Family Jelf married in 1830 Emmy, countess Schlippenbach, lady-in-waiting to the Duchess of Cumberland; he had seven children, including George Edward Jelf, canon of Rochester, Sir Arthur Richard Jelf, and Colonel Richard Henry Jelf. His grandsons were Wilfrid Jelf and Henry Jelf, both first-class cricketers and military officers. References External links Correspondence at the National Archives Entry in King's College archives Bibliographic directory from Project Canterbury 1798 births 1871 deaths People educated at Eton College Alumni of Christ Church, Oxford Fellows of Oriel College, Oxford Principals of King's College London