About John Bostock
John Bostock was a priest.
John Bostock D.D. (died 18 February 1786) was a Canon of Windsor from 1757 - 1786.
Career
He was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford where he graduated BA in 1730, MA in 1738, BD and DD in 1761.
He was appointed: Conduct of Eton College 1733 - 1750 Minor Canon of Windsor 1735 - 1757 Rector of West Ilsley 1775
He was appointed to the first stall in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1757, and held the stall until 1786. He was buried in the chapel.
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British priest
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John Bostock died on 18 February 1786.
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