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Peter Young

1916 – 1987

British clergyman

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About Peter Young

Lived 1916 – 1987 (aged 71).

The Venerable Peter Claude Young, M.A. (21 July 1916 – 22 August 1987) was Archdeacon of Cornwall from 1965 to 1981.

Young was educated at Exeter School; Exeter College, Oxford; and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. After curacies at Ottery St Mary and Stoke Damerel he was Priest in charge at St Bartholomew, Milehouse from 1944 to 1947. After that he held incumbencies at Highweek then Plymouth. He was a Canon Residentiary at Truro Cathedral from 1965 to 1981.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Exeter College, Exeter School
Also known as
Peter Claude Young

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Peter Young's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Young?

British clergyman (1916-1987)

When was Peter Young born?

Peter Young was born on 21 July 1916.

When did Peter Young die?

Peter Young died on 22 August 1987.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Young

· Wikidata: Q39078677

· DBpedia: Peter Young (priest)

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