Venn: Adm. pens, at Emmanuel, June 4, 1613. Doubtless s. of William (1576). B. Sept. 1599, at Kirton-in-Holland, Lincs. Matric. 1613; Scholar; B.A. i6i6-7; M.A. 1620; B.D. 1627; D.D. 1649. Fellow, 1619-30. Master, 1645-53. Vice-Chancellor, 1648-9; 'very zealous for the conversion of the Indians and propagating the Gospel in America, and promoted that design very vigorously.' Master of St John's, 1653-61. Regius Professor of Divinity, 1656-61. Town preacher, Boston, Lincs., 1629; V., 1633. Member of Westminster Assembly. R. of St Michael-le-Queme, London, during the Commonwealth. Lost his
appointments at the Restoration. Author, sermons. Died Feb. 1670, aged 71. Buried Mar. 1, at St Andrew's Undershaft. Will, P.C.C. Father of Jonathan (1651). {D.N.B.)
| Type | Name | Date | Qualification | University | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appt | T**kney, Antonius | 27/07/1633 | BA | View |