VENN: Matric. pens. from CORPUS CHRISTI, Lent, 1645-6. Of Boughton-under-Blean, Kent. Perhaps s. of Adam, felmonger, of Boughton-under-Blean. B. Oct. 1630. School, Canterbury. B.A. 1648-9; M.A. 1652; B.D. 1659; D.D. 1665. Fellow, 1655. Master, 1667-93. Vice-Chancellor, 1673-4. University preacher. V. of St Benet, Cambridge, 1662. R. of Landbeach, Cambs., 1667-83. Archdeacon of Sudbury, 1667-93. Preb. of Ely, 1672-7. Dean of Ely, 1677. Married Hannah, dau. of Isaac Puller, of Hertford. A learned Hebraist. Author, theological. Died May 27, 1693, aged 63. Buried in the College Chapel. 'Monumental inscription.'M.I. Will ('Vice-Chancellor's Court, Cambridge. See notes on the Sources for Personal Histories V.C.C. and 'Prerogative Court of Canterbury.'P.C.C.) 1693. Benefactor to the College. (Masters; Hasted, III. 9.)
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| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1662 | Subsc | Spencer, John | St Bennet, Cambridge / | Curate | View |
| 1662 | Subsc | Spencer, Johannes | St Benedict, Cambridge / | Preacher | View |
| 1667 | Subsc | Spencer, John | Landbeach / | Rector | View |
| 1667 | Appt(Institution) | Spencer, Johes | Landbeach / | Rector | View |
| 1667 | Subsc | Spencer, Johannes | Landbeach / | Rector | View |
| 1667 | Appt(Admission) | Spencer, Johannes | Sudburie / | Archdeacon | View |
| 1667 | Subsc | Spencer, John | Sudbury / | Archdeacon | View |
| 1667 | Appt(Institution) | Spencer, Johannes | Landbeach / | Rector | View |
| 1668 | Libc | Spenser, John | Landbeach / | Rector | View |
| 1668 | Appt(Induction Mandate) | Spencer, Johannes | Sudbury / | Archdeacon | View |
| 1673 | Subsc | Spencer, John | Ely Cathedral / 1st Prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1673 | Subsc | Spencer, Johannes | Ely Cathedral / prebend | Prebendary | View |
| 1674 | Libc | Spencer, Johannes | Landbeach / | Rector | View |
| 1676 | Appt(Appointment) | Spencer, Johannes | diocese of Ely / vicar general | vicar general and official principal | View |
| 1677 | Appt(Institution) | Spencer, Johannes | Ely Cathedral / | Dean | View |
| 1677 | Subsc | Spencer, John | Ely Cathedral / | Dean | View |
| 1677 | Subsc | Spencer, Johannes | Ely Cathedral / Deanery | Dean | View |
| 1677 | Appt(Institution) | Spencer, Johannes | Ely cathedral / deanery | Dean | View |
| 1682 | Libc | Spencer, Johannes | Landbeach / | Rector | View |
| 1683 | Vac(resignation) | Spencer, Johannes | Landbeach / | Rector | View |
| 1693 | Vac(Death) | Spencer, | Ely / deanery | Dean | View |
| 1693 | Vac(Death) | Spencer, Johannes | Ely cathedral / deanery | Dean | View |