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John Edward Bromby

1809 – 1889

Australian schoolmaster

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About John Edward Bromby

Lived 1809 – 1889 (aged 79). John Edward Bromby was an Australian.

John Edward Bromby (23 May 1809 – 4 March 1889) was an Australian schoolmaster and Anglican cleric.

Bromby was born in Hull, England, the son of the Reverend John Healey Bromby and his wife Jane, née Amis. His brother was Charles Henry Bromby, later Bishop of Tasmania. Bromby was educated at Hull Grammar School and Uppingham. He was elected a fellow of St John's College.

Bromby was ordained deacon in 1834 and priest in 1836. He was appointed second master at Bristol College in 1836.

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Who was John Edward Bromby?

Australian schoolmaster

When was John Edward Bromby born?

John Edward Bromby was born on 23 May 1809.

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John Edward Bromby died on 4 March 1889.

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John Edward Bromby was Australian.

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· Wikipedia: John Edward Bromby

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