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VENN: Adm. sizar at JESUS, Apr. 10, 1707. S. of Thomas (1669), V. of St Margaret's, Leicester (and Mary, dau. of Henry Styan, of Kirby Frith). B. c. 1692. School, Leicester (Rev. John Kilby). ' Matric. 1707; Rustat Scholar; B.A. 1710-1; M.A. 1714; LL.D. 1728 ( Lit. Reg.). Fellow, 1712-53. Discontinued his study of theology and devoted himself successively to medicine and civil law. ;Railed against classical studies and Dr Bentley.; Lived in London for many years. Author, theological. Died Dec. 19, 1753. (A. Gray; G. Mag., 590, LIV. 260; D.N.B.)
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