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John Massey

b. 1651

English clergyman

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About John Massey

Born 1651.

John Massey (1651–1716) was an English clergyman and academic administrator at the University of Oxford.

Masey was born in Bristol and educated at Magdalen College, Oxford. In 1672 he became a Fellow of Merton College, Oxford. He was Proctor of Oxford University from 1684 to 1686; and Dean (head) of Christ Church, Oxford from 1686 to 1688. In later life he became a Roman Catholic.

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Important facts

Born
1651
Birth century
Education
Magdalen College
Positions held
Dean of Christ Church

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Who was John Massey?

English clergyman

When was John Massey born?

John Massey was born in 1651.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Massey

· Wikidata: Q65059174

· DBpedia: John Massey (priest)

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