John Richard Thackeray
English churchman
About John Richard Thackeray
Lived 1772 – 1846 (aged 74).
John Richard Thackeray (17 May 1772 – 19 August 1846) was an English churchman and member of the Thackeray literary family.
Early life Thackeray was born on 17 May 1772, He received his BA from Pembroke College, University of Cambridge, in 1794 and his MA in 1797.
Clerical career Thackeray was the vicar of Broxted, Essex, from 1810, and the rector of Downham Market and vicar of Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen, both in Norfolk, from 1811.
Family Thackeray had brothers Elias (1790), William M. (1788), Frederick (1800), Joseph (1802) and Martin (1802).
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Who was John Richard Thackeray?
English churchman
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John Richard Thackeray was born on 17 May 1772.
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John Richard Thackeray died on 19 August 1846.
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