VENN
Adm. sizar (age 16) at PEMBROKE, Mar. 4, 1696-7. S. of Thomas, of Croxton, Norfolk, gent. B. there. School, Norwich. ' Matric. 1697; B.A. 1700-1; M.A. 1704; D.D. 1728. Fellow, 1703. Master, 1733-70. Vice-Chancellor, 1733-4. Lowndean Professor of Astronomy, 1750-70. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Sept. 23; priest (Norwich) Dec. 23, 1716. R. of Orton Waterville, Hunts., 1716-51. V. of Cherry Hinton, Cambs. F.R.S., 1729. R. of Bradwell-near-the-Sea, Essex, 1751. Author, astronomical. Died Dec. 16, 1770. Will (P.C.C.) 1771. For his famous 'Music Speech' at the Commencement of 1714, see Wordsworth, Social Life, 261. (D.N.B.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1716 | Ordi(ordination) | Long, Rogerum | / | priest | View |
| 1716 | Appt(Institution) | Long, Rogerus | Overton Watervile / | Rector | View |
| 1716 | Subsc | Long, Rogerus | / | View | |
| 1716 | Ordi(ordination) | Long, Rogerus | / | deacon | View |
| 1751 | Subsc | Long, Roger | Bradwell near the Sea / | Rector | View |
| 1751 | Vac(cession) | Longtow, unknown | Overton Waterville / | Rector | View |
| 1751 | Appt(Institution) | Long, Roger | Bradwell juxta Mare / | Rector | View |
| 1771 | Vac(Death) | Long, Roger | Bradwell near the Sea / | Rector | View |