Venn:adm. sizar ST CATHERINE'S 29 Nov. 1749; 3rd son of Edmund of Purton, WIlts. Born Oct. 1732; school Westminster; matric. 1750; migrated to PEMBROKE 1750 and then to TRINITY. BA from Trinity 1754; MA 1757; BD 1768; DD 1777; fellow Trinity 1756. FRS 1758; assisted Bradley; sent by the RS to observe the transit of Venus at St Helena 1761. Astronomer Royal 17765; established the "Nautical Almanac" 1766. Copley medallist. R of Shrawardine, Salop 1775; R of North Runcton, Norfolk 1782. Elected member of the French Institute 1802. Author, astronomical. Died 9 Feb. 1811 aged 79; will (PCC 1811. See DNB; Al. West. 332
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1755 | Ordi(ordination) | Maskelyne, Nevil | / | deacon | View |
| 1756 | Ordi(ordination) | Maskelyne, Nevil | / | priest | View |
| 1775 | Appt(Institution) | Maskelyne, Neville | Shrawardine / | Rector | View |
| 1777 | Libc | Maskelyne, Nevil | Shrawardine / | Rector | View |
| 1779 | Libc | Maskelyne, Nevil | Shrawardine / | Rector | View |
| 1782 | Vac(cession) | Maskelyn, Nevil | Shrawardine / | Rector | View |
| 1782 | Appt(Institution) | Maskelyne, Nevil | Routon otherwise Rouncton otherwise North Roungton / | Rector | View |
| 1811 | Vac(natural death) | Maskelyne, Nevil | Routon otherwise Rouncton otherwise North Roungton / | Rector | View |