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Adm. pens. (age 17) at CAIUS, May 10, 1787. S. of Charles, of Norwich. B. there. School, Norwich (Dr Parr). Scholar, 1787-92; matric. Michs. 1788; B.A. (6th Wrangler) 1792; M.A. 1795; D.D. ( Lit. Reg.) 1840. Schuldham prize, 1792. Fellow, 1792-1820. Dean, 1797. Steward, 1799. Bursar, 1805-7. Master, 1839-52. Ord. deacon (Ely) June 15, 1794; priest, May 22, 1796. R. of Ashdon, Essex, 1818-52. Donor of £1000 to the College Building Fund; left an endowment for the Norrisian Professorship. Died Oct. 23, 1852. Buried in the College chapel; M.I., and at Ashdon. Probably brother of Charles J. (1784). (Venn, II. 115.)