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Philip Duvall

1731 – 1808

British priest

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About Philip Duvall

Lived 1731 – 1808 (aged 76–77).

Philip Duval (also Du Val, 1732 – 14 March 1808) was a Canon of Windsor from 1772 to 1808. He was chaplain to the Duke of Gloucester.

Duval was the son of the French-born Dr. Philippe Duval, physician to the Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, Princess of Wales, the mother of George III. His mother was Marianne Aufrère of Burnside and Foulsham Old Hall, descended from Huguenot nobility.

Career He was educated at Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge and was awarded LLB in 1750 and DD in 1756.

He was appointed: Prebendary of Worcester Cathedral 1767-1772 Rector of Broodwas, Worcestershire 1768 Preceptor to the Dukes of Cumberland and Gloucester Chaplain and Treasurer to the Duke of Gloucester Rector of Hartley Westpall 1786 Rector of Isleworth 1792 Vicar of Twickenham 1792-1808

He was appointed to the ninth stall in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1772, a position he held until 1808.

He married Anna George, daughter of Dr William George, Provost of King's College, Cambridge.

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Important facts

Born
1731
Birth century
Died
1808
Education
Trinity College
Awards
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries; Fellow of the Royal Society
Also known as
Philip Duval, Du Val

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British priest

When was Philip Duvall born?

Philip Duvall was born in 1731.

When did Philip Duvall die?

Philip Duvall died in 1808.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philip Duvall

· Wikidata: Q17305543

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