Hugh Thomas
Dean of Ely; Master of Christ's College College Cambridge; Archdeacon of Nottingham; British Anglican priest
About Hugh Thomas
Lived 1706 – 1780 (aged 73–74).
Hugh Thomas ( – 11 July 1780) was Archdeacon of Nottingham, Dean of Ely and Master of Christ's College, Cambridge.
Career
He was educated at Christ's College, Cambridge, 1724–1728 where he was awarded Bachelor of Arts (BA). He was admitted a Fellow of the College in 1728 and awarded Cambridge Master of Arts (MA Cantab) in 1731.
He was afterwards Chaplain to Matthew Hutton, Archbishop of Canterbury; and Archdeacon of Nottingham from 1748 –1780.
In February 1754, he was elected Master of Christ's College, Cambridge, and awarded the degree of Doctor of Divinity (DD). In 1758 he was appointed Dean of Ely.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hugh Thomas?
Dean of Ely; Master of Christ's College College Cambridge; Archdeacon of Nottingham; British Anglican priest
When was Hugh Thomas born?
Hugh Thomas was born in 1706.
When did Hugh Thomas die?
Hugh Thomas died on 11 July 1780.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Hugh Thomas (priest)
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