About John King
John King was a priest.
John King DD (d. 2 January 1638) was a Canon of Windsor from 1625 to 1638 and a Canon of Westminster from 1613 to 1638.
Family He was the second son of John King (Bishop of London).
Career He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford graduating BA in 1611 and MA in 1614 and DD in 1625.
He was appointed: Prebendary of Kentish Town in St Paul's Cathedral 1616 - 1639 Public Orator of Oxford 1624 Prebendary of Christ Church, Oxford 1624 Rector of Remenham, Berkshire
He was appointed to the twelfth stall in Westminster Abbey in 1613, a position he held until 1638.
He was appointed to the fifth stall in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1625, a position he held until 1638.
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Who was John King?
English Anglican priest and canon
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John King died on 2 January 1638.
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John King was a priest.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John King (canon of Westminster)
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