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John Ratcliffe

b. 1700

Master of Pembroke College, Oxford

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About John Ratcliffe

Born 1700. John Ratcliffe was a British.

John Ratcliffe or possibly Radcliffe (1700 – 1775) was Master of Pembroke College, Oxford.

Education Son of clergyman, Robert Ratcliffe, he was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon, (now Abingdon School).

He earned a B.A (1722) and M.A (1725) at Pembroke. B.D. (1737) and Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) 1739.

Career John Ratcliffe became Master of Pembroke on 23 February 1738.

He was rector of Coln Rogers (1739–1775) and canon of Gloucester (1739–1775).

He was a Steward of the OA Club in 1747.

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Important facts

Born
1700
Birth century
Nationality
Education
Abingdon School
Positions held
Master of Pembroke College, University of Oxford

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Ratcliffe?

Master of Pembroke College, Oxford

When was John Ratcliffe born?

John Ratcliffe was born in 1700.

What nationality was John Ratcliffe?

John Ratcliffe was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Ratcliffe

· Wikidata: Q60748448

· DBpedia: John Ratcliffe (clergyman)

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