About John Foster
John Foster was a British cleric.
John Foster (died 1773) was a Canon of Windsor from 1772 to 1773 and Headmaster of Eton College from 1765 to 1773.
Career
He was King's Scholar at Eton College then educated at King's College, Cambridge and graduated BA in 1753, MA in 1756, and DD in 1766.
He was appointed Headmaster of Eton from 1765 to 1773
He was appointed to the twelfth stall in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1772, and held the stall until 1773.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Foster?
English Anglican priest and headmaster of Eton College
When did John Foster die?
John Foster died in 1773.
What was John Foster's occupation?
John Foster was a cleric.
What nationality was John Foster?
John Foster was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Foster (canon)
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