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Adm. at KING'S, a scholar from Eton, 1695. B. in Yorkshire. ' Matric. 1696; B.A. 1699-1700; M.A. 1706; D.D. 1717 (Com. Reg.). Fellow, 1699. R. of Gt Bircham, Norfolk, 1705-44. R. of Harpley, 1715-44. Chaplain to the King, 1716. Chaplain to Chelsea Hospital, 1716. Head Master of Doncaster School, 1699-1710. Head Master of Eton, 1719. Canon of Windsor, 1723-33. Dean of Durham, 1728. Provost of Eton, 1733-46. Died May 24, 1746. Father of Henry (CCE44054), next, and Robert (1725). (Harwood.)