John Clarke (1732–1781) was the Provost of Oriel College, Oxford, and an Anglican clergyman.

Reverend Dr John Clarke
Stained glass by C. E. Kempe in the Grundy Library, Abingdon School, containing the name of John Clarke
Born1732
Died21 November 1781

Education

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Born in 1732[1] he was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon (now Abingdon School) 1742–1749.[2][1]

He was a B.D. and Doctor of Divinity 19 May 1768.[3]

Career

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John Clarke was Provost of Oriel from 12 February 1768 until his death on 21 November 1781.[4][2]

He was rector of Kingsdown near Wrotham from 1776 to 1781[5] and a Prebendary of Rochester.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Richardson, William H. (1905). List of Some Distinguished Persons Educated at Abingdon School 1563-1855. Hughes Market Place (Abingdon). p. 4.
  2. ^ a b Preston, Arthur Edwin (1929). St.Nicholas Abingdon and Other Papers, pre isbn. Oxford University Press. p. 361.
  3. ^ a b "CANONS OF THE 5TH PREBEND, ROCHESTER". British history online.
  4. ^ "Oriel College and St Mary hall". British history online.
  5. ^ "Parishes". British history online.