About Henry Wellesley
Lived 1794 – 1866 (aged 72). Henry Wellesley was a British college head, connoisseur, priest, curator and art collector.
The Rev. Lord Henry Wellesley was a British scholar, who held senior positions at Oxford University, and who is remembered for writing several books.
Wellesley was Principal of Oxford University's New Inn Hall, curator of the Bodleian Library, curator of Ashmolean Museum and Taylor Institute.
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Who was Henry Wellesley?
English college head and art connoisseur
When was Henry Wellesley born?
Henry Wellesley was born on 17 January 1794 in Park Lane.
When did Henry Wellesley die?
Henry Wellesley died on 17 January 1866 in Oxford.
What was Henry Wellesley's occupation?
Henry Wellesley was a college head, connoisseur, priest, curator and art collector.
What nationality was Henry Wellesley?
Henry Wellesley was British.
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· DBpedia: Henry Wellesley (1794–1866)
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