He was born at Saint Peter Port, Guernsey,[1] the son of Frederick Price and his wife Maria Martha Vardon.
Charles Bradley in High Wycombe, where he was taught alongside William Smith O'Brien.
[4][6][7] In 1868 Price was elected Drummond Professor of Political Economy at Oxford, and was thrice re-elected to the post, which he held till his death.
In addition to his professorial work, he was in much request as a popular lecturer on political economy.
[6] Price became ill in February 1886 and his health declined; he moved from Oxford to London for treatment until his death.