About James Hook
Lived 1772 – 1828 (aged 55–56). James Hook was a writer.
James Hook, (16 June 1771 – 5 February 1828) was an English Anglican priest. He was Dean of Worcester from 1825 until his death.
Early life and education The son of the composer James Hook, he was born 16 June 1771. He was educated at Westminster School and St Mary Hall, Oxford. He married the daughter of the prominent Scottish physician Walter Farquhar. After having held several livings in 1814 he became Archdeacon of Huntingdon; and in 1817 Rector of Whippingham.
An amateur mountaineer, novelist and composer, he died on 5 February 1828. His brother and son also achieved eminence in their respective fields.
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English Dean of Worcester (1772?-1828)
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James Hook died on 5 February 1828.
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James Hook was a writer.
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