About James Croft
Lived 1784 – 1869 (aged 84). James Croft was a theologian.
James Croft (2 July 1784 – 9 May 1869) was Archdeacon of Canterbury from 18 June 1825 until his death.
The son of Robert Croft, Canon of York, he was educated at Peterhouse, Cambridge. Croft was ordained in 1810 and held incumbencies at Ingoldmells, Saltwood, Great Chart and Cliffe-at-Hoo.
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(1784–1869)
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James Croft was born on 2 July 1784.
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James Croft died on 9 May 1869.
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James Croft was a theologian.
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