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Venn: Adm. sizar at Clare, Jan. 18, 1652-3. Matric. 1653; B.A. 1656-7; M.A. 1660; D.D. 1679 (Lit. Reg.). Fellow, till 1722. Senior Proctor, 1676-7. Obtained a mandate for the Mastership of Clare, 1678, but too late. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) Mar. 10, 1660-1; priest (Peterb.) Sept. 22, 1667. R. of Blo Norton, Norfolk, 1660-1722. Preached before the King at Newmarket, Cambs., 1674. F.R.S., 1683. Author, sermon. Died May, 1722. Will, P.C.C. (To be distinguished from his contemporary namesake, the nonconformist divine.)
(Clare College History.)