herbert malcolm rix was a british author, clergyman, and painter who lived from 1850 to 1906. as an assistant secretary of the royal society, he played a significant role in the organization from 1885 to 1896. rix obtained his b.a. degree from london university. he contributed articles to the dictionary of national biography between 1885 and 1900, with his authored works designated by the initials 'h.r.'. early life and education rix's early life and education are not well-documented, but it is known that he was born in the united kingdom in 1850. he went on to study at london university, whe…