John Lloyd
Principal of Jesus College, Oxford, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University and Bishop of St David's
About John Lloyd
Lived 1638 – 1687 (aged 48–49). John Lloyd was an anglican priest.
John Lloyd (1638 – 13 February 1687), born at Pendine, Carmarthenshire, Wales, the son of Morgan Lloyd, was principal of Jesus College, Oxford, vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford and Bishop of St David's.
Life
Lloyd studied at Merton College, Oxford, from 1657 onwards, gaining his BA in 1659. He was awarded further degrees of MA in 1662, BD in 1670 and DD in 1674. He died at Jesus College four months later and was buried in the chapel.
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Who was John Lloyd?
Principal of Jesus College, Oxford, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University and Bishop of St David's
When was John Lloyd born?
John Lloyd was born in 1638 in Pendine.
When did John Lloyd die?
John Lloyd died on 13 February 1687.
What was John Lloyd's occupation?
John Lloyd was an anglican priest.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Lloyd (bishop of St Davids)
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