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John Jeffery

1647 – 1720

Church of England clergyman

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Lived 1647 – 1720 (aged 72). John Jeffery was an English and British cleric.

John Jeffery, D.D. (20 December 1647; 1 April 1720) was an Anglican priest and author.

Jeffery was born in Ipswich. He was educated at Ipswich School and St Catharine's College, Cambridge. After a curacy at Dennington he was the Incumbent at St Peter Mancroft, Norwich. he also held livings at Kirton and Falkenham. He was Archdeacon of Norfolk from 1694 until his death.

He wrote 'Religion the Perfection of Man', 1689. 'Proposals to the reverend Clergy of the Archdeaconry of Norwich concerning the reformation of manners and promoting the interest of true religion and virtue', 1700 'Several Discourses', 1701–7 'The Religion of the Bible; or a Summary View of the Holy Scriptures, as the Records of True Religion', 1701 'Moral and Religious Aphorisms', 1703 'Select Discourses upon divers important subjects', 1710 'Christian Morals', 1716 'The True Notion of Peace in the Kingdom or Church of Christ', 1717

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Ipswich School, St Catharine's College

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Jeffery?

Church of England clergyman (1647-1720)

When was John Jeffery born?

John Jeffery was born on 20 December 1647.

When did John Jeffery die?

John Jeffery died on 1 April 1720.

What was John Jeffery's occupation?

John Jeffery was a cleric.

What nationality was John Jeffery?

John Jeffery was English and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Jeffery

· Wikidata: Q18671880

· DBpedia: John Jeffery (priest)

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