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Peter Godard

1705 – 1781

English priest and academic

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About Peter Godard

Lived 1705 – 1781 (aged 75–76).

Peter Stephen Godard, D.D. (b & d. Cambridge 28 August 1705 - 11 July 1781) was Master of Clare College from 1762 until his death.

Godard was educated at Merchant Taylors' and Clare College, Cambridge. He became Fellow in 1727. He was ordained a priest in the Church of England in 1730. He held incumbencies at Fornham All Saints and Whepstead. Godard was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge between 1762 and 1763.

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Important facts

Born
1705
Birth century
Education
Clare College
Positions held
Vice-chancellor

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Who was Peter Godard?

English priest and academic (1705–1781)

When was Peter Godard born?

Peter Godard was born in 1705.

When did Peter Godard die?

Peter Godard died on 11 July 1781.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Godard

· Wikidata: Q59130673

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