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Adm. at KING'S, a scholar from Eton, 1715. B. in London, 1697. ' Matric. Easter, 1716; B.A. 1719-20; M.A. 1723; D.D. 1728 ('Com. Reg.). Fellow, 1719. Provost of King's, 1743-56. Vice-Chancellor, 1743-4. Ord. priest (Ely) July 17, 1726. Assistant Master at Eton; Head Master, 1728-43. Chaplain to the King, 1728-56. Canon of Windsor, 1731-48. Preb. of Lincoln, 1748-56. Dean of Lincoln, 1748-56. R. of Whittington, Derbs., till 1748. Author, sermons. Died Sept. 22, 1756. Admon., P.C.C. (D.N.B.; Harwood.)