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Adm. sizar (age 18) at TRINITY, Apr. 23, 1760. S.of [the Rev.] Thomas (1718-19) [R.] of Melton, Suffolk. B. May 7, 1741. School, Woodbridge. ' Matric. Easter, 1760; Scholar, 1763; B.A. (10th Wrangler) 1764; Chancellor's medal, 1764; Members' prize, 1765; M.A. 1767. Fellow, 1765; Bursar, 1789-99. Regius Professor of Greek, 1771-80. Ord. deacon (Norwich) Aug. 12, 1764; C. of Iken, Suffolk, 1764. C. of Alderton and Bawdsey. Latterly adopted Arian opinions, and never accepted any preferment in the church, but retained his fellowship till his death. Died Apr. 28, 1823, at Fersfield parsonage. Portrait in the Combination Room at Trinity. The D.N.B. states that the road connecting Trumpington and Hills roads, Cambridge, is known by his name of the ‘via Lambertina.’ (D.N.B.; Gunning, Reminiscences, II. 120; C.U. Hist. Reg.; G. Mag., 1823, II. 84.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1764 | Ordi(ordination) | Lambert, James | / | deacon | View |
| 1767 | Ordi(ordination) | Lambert, James | / | priest | View |
| 1770 | Appt(Licensing) | Lambert, James | Chillisford / | Curate | View |
| 1770 | Appt(Licensing) | Lambert, James | Rendlesham / | Curate | View |