About John Sandford
Lived 1801 – 1873 (aged 72). John Sandford was a British theologian.
John Sandford (1801 - 1873) was Archdeacon of Coventry from 1851 until his death.
Life Sandford was educated at Balliol College, Oxford; and was Rector of Alvechurch from 1854 until his death on 22 March 1873.
Private life He married the writer for women, Elizabeth Poole. Her books advised women to accept their domestic and secondary role to men. They had five sons including the eldest who was Henry Ryder Poole Sandford who was a school inspector. Henry married Margaret Sandford who led The Queen's School, Chester. John and Elizabeth's other sons included John, a cricketer and judicial official in British India, and Ernest and Charles, who were both senior Anglican clergy.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Sandford's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Sandford's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Sandford?
Church of England clergyman
When was John Sandford born?
John Sandford was born on 17 January 1801.
When did John Sandford die?
John Sandford died on 17 January 1873.
What was John Sandford's occupation?
John Sandford was a theologian.
What nationality was John Sandford?
John Sandford was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Sandford (Archdeacon of Coventry)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Sandford. https://biography.guide/john-sandford-theologian/
MLA: "John Sandford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-sandford-theologian/.
Chicago: "John Sandford." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-sandford-theologian/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:00 UTC