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John Owen

b. 1686

Anglican priest in Ireland

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About John Owen

Born 1686. John Owen was a priest.

John Owen (1686–1760) was an Anglican priest in Ireland during the 18th century.

Owen was born in Dublin and educated at Trinity College Dublin. He was Prebendary of St Michael's in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin from 1736 to 1746 and of St John's from then until his death. He was Dean of Clonmacnoise from 1742 until his death. In 1744 Owen became Prebendary of Swords in St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, again holding the post until his death.

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Born
1686
Birth century
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Education
Trinity College, Dublin

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Owen?

Anglican priest in Ireland

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John Owen was born in 1686.

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John Owen was a priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Owen

· Wikidata: Q65056764

· DBpedia: John Owen (dean of Clonmacnoise)

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