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Andrew Burn

1864 – 1927

English clergyman, Dean of Salisbury

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About Andrew Burn

Lived 1864 – 1927 (aged 63). Andrew Burn was a British anglican priest, theologian and priest.

Andrew Ewbank Burn (17 January 1864 – 28 November 1927) was an English clergyman in the Church of England, Dean of Salisbury from 1920 until his death in 1927.

Born in Bareilly on 17 January 1864 and educated at Charterhouse and Trinity College, Cambridge, Andrew Burn was ordained into the priesthood in 1888. His first posts were curacies at St Cuthbert, Bensham and St Andrew, Auckland after which he was Rector of Kynnersley, Rural Dean of Edgmond, a Prebendary of Lichfield Cathedral and an Honorary Chaplain to the King before his elevation to the Deanery. An eminent theologian, he died on 28 November 1927.

His son in law was later Bishop of Madras.

Works Niceta of Remesiana, His Life and Works, 1905 The Athanasian Creed and its early Commentaries, 1906 The Crown of Thorns, 1911 The Council of Nicaea: a memorial for its sixteenth centenary, 1926

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Trinity College, Charterhouse School
Positions held
Dean of Salisbury
Also known as
Andrew Ewbank Burn, A. E. Burn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Andrew Burn?

English clergyman, Dean of Salisbury

When was Andrew Burn born?

Andrew Burn was born on 17 January 1864 in Bareilly.

When did Andrew Burn die?

Andrew Burn died on 28 November 1927 in Salisbury.

What was Andrew Burn's occupation?

Andrew Burn was an anglican priest, theologian and priest.

What nationality was Andrew Burn?

Andrew Burn was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andrew Burn

· Wikidata: Q4756483

· DBpedia: Andrew Burn

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