About John French
Lived 1770 – 1848 (aged 77). John French was an anglican priest.
John French (7 November 1770 – 14 February 1848) was an Anglican priest in Ireland.
French was born in Roscommon educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He was Dean of Elphin from 1797 until his death.
He married Emily Magenis, third daughter of Richard Magenis of Waringstown.
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Who was John French?
Anglican priest
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John French was born on 7 November 1770 in Roscommon.
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John French died on 14 February 1848 in Elphin.
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John French was an anglican priest.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John French (Dean of Elphin)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John French. https://biography.guide/john-french-anglican-priest/
MLA: "John French." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-french-anglican-priest/.
Chicago: "John French." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-french-anglican-priest/.
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