George Vance
Dean of Melbourne; British-Australian Anglican priest
About George Vance
Lived 1828 – 1910 (aged 82).
George Oakley Vance (25 May 1828 – 1910 ) was the Dean of Melbourne from 1894 until his death.
The son of William Ford Vance, who had been the vicar of Coseley, Vance was born in London and educated at King's College School, London and Lincoln College, Oxford. Emigrating to Australia he was ordained by Charles Perry, Bishop of Melbourne, in 1854. After curacies in Melbourne and Geelong he was appointed headmaster of Geelong Grammar School. He then held incumbencies in Chewton, Kyneton, Richmond and Kew.
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Who was George Vance?
Dean of Melbourne; British-Australian Anglican priest
When was George Vance born?
George Vance was born on 25 May 1828.
When did George Vance die?
George Vance died on 25 August 1910.
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