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John Lance

1907 – 1991

British Church of England priest

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About John Lance

Lived 1907 – 1991 (aged 84).

John Du Boulay Lance (14 March 1907 – 4 September 1991) was a British Church of England priest, most notably Archdeacon of Wells from 1963 until 1973.

Lancewas educated at Marlborough; Jesus College, Cambridge; and Ripon College Cuddesdon. He was ordained deacon in 1930; and priest in 1932. His first post was as curate at St Peter, Wolverhampton, and his second as Missioner at Trinity College, Oxford Mission, Stratford, London. He was a Chaplain to the Forces from 1941 to 1946. He held incumbencies at, successively, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton and Bathwick before his appointment as Archdeacon.

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Education
Jesus College, Haileybury and Imperial Service College
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John Du Boulay Lance

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Lance?

British Church of England priest

When was John Lance born?

John Lance was born on 14 March 1907.

When did John Lance die?

John Lance died on 4 September 1991.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Lance

· Wikidata: Q41741858

· DBpedia: John Lance (priest)

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