John Clarke
Anglican clergyman and provost
About John Clarke
Lived 1732 – 1781 (aged 48–49).
John Clarke (1732–1781) was the Provost of Oriel College, Oxford, and an Anglican clergyman.
Education Born in 1732 he was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon (now Abingdon School) 1742–1749.
Career John Clarke was Provost of Oriel from 12 February 1768 until his death on 21 November 1781. and a Prebendary of Rochester.
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Who was John Clarke?
Anglican clergyman and provost
When was John Clarke born?
John Clarke was born in 1732.
When did John Clarke die?
John Clarke died on 21 November 1781.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Clarke (provost)
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