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John Sudbury

1604 – 1684

British priest

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About John Sudbury

Lived 1604 – 1684 (aged 79–80). John Sudbury was a priest.

John Sudbury was Dean of Durham from his installation on 15 February 1661 until his death on 29 November 1684.

He was born at Bury St Edmunds in 1604, educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge and ordained in 1629. He was Vicar of Leigh, Kent from 1639 to 1642 and a Prebendary of Westminster from 1660 to 1661.

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Important facts

Born
1604
Birth century
Occupation
Education
Emmanuel College
Positions held
Dean of Durham

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People whose lives overlapped John Sudbury's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Sudbury?

British priest

When was John Sudbury born?

John Sudbury was born in 1604.

When did John Sudbury die?

John Sudbury died on 29 November 1684.

What was John Sudbury's occupation?

John Sudbury was a priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Sudbury

· Wikidata: Q15070255

· DBpedia: John Sudbury

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