Background
Parker was born at Rothley, Leicestershire the third son of James Parker and his wife Mary Babbington.
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James Parker
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University College.
Career
His father was a barrister and Vice-Chancellor of the High Court and his mother the daughter of Thomas Babington. Parker was educated at University College, Oxford. While at Oxford, he was an active rower.
He also competed in the Wingfield Sculls but was runner-up to Walter Bradford Woodgate.
Achievements
Membership
In 1862, he was a member of the winning University College crew in the Ladies" Challenge Plate at Henley Royal Regatta.
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