Foster: s. of Thomas, of Basingstoke, Hants, cler. TRINITY COLL, matric 16 March 1743-4, aged 16; BA 1747, fellow, MA 1750, BD 1767, professor of poetry 1756-66, Camden professor of ancient history 1785-90, poet laureate 1785, rector of Kiddington 1771, author of 'History of Kiddington Parish' and of a 'History of English Poetry', friend of Samuel Johnson; died May 1790
Trinity College held the patronage to Hill Farrance
Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
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1754 | Ordi(ordination) | Warton, Thomas | / | priest | View |
1771 | Appt(Institution) | Warton, Thomas | Kiddington / | Rector | View |
1777 | Ordi(ordination) | Warton, Thomas | / | deacon | View |
1782 | Appt(Licensing) | Warton, Thomas | Hill-Farence / | Perpetual Curate | View |
1790 | Vac(Death) | Warton, Thomas | Hill Farence / | Perpetual Curate | View |
1790 | Vac(Death) | Warton, Thomas | Kiddington / | Rector | View |