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Born Wiltsshire, 1690.
VENN: M.A. from PETERHOUSE, 1713. S. of Gilbert, Bishop of Salisbury. Matric. from Merton College, Oxford, Nov. 6, 1703, age 13; B.A. (Oxford) 1706. Ord. priest (Ely) Mar. 13, 1714-5. Preb. of Salisbury, 1715. Chaplain to George I. R. of East Barnet, Middlesex, 1719-26. F.R.S. 1723. Died June 17, 1726. Buried at East Barnet. 'Administration of Effects at a Probate Court.'Admon. ('Prerogative Court of Canterbury.'P.C.C.) 1728. Brother of William (1698-9). (Al. Oxon.; D.N.B.)
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