About Richard Lucas
Lived 1648 – 1715 (aged 66–67). Richard Lucas was a British anglican priest and writer.
Richard Lucas (1648/1649 – 29 June 1715) was a Welsh clergyman and writer of devotional works.
Life Lucas was born at Presteigne, Radnorshire. He was educated at Jesus College, Oxford, matriculating there on 3 March 1665 at the age of 16. He obtained his B.A. in 1668 and his M.A. in 1672. He was appointed a Fellow of the college in 1671, holding this position until 1684. He was, for a time, master of the school at Abergavenny, Monmouthshire.
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Who was Richard Lucas?
Welsh priest and writer
When was Richard Lucas born?
Richard Lucas was born in 1648 in Presteigne.
When did Richard Lucas die?
Richard Lucas died on 29 June 1715.
What was Richard Lucas's occupation?
Richard Lucas was an anglican priest and writer.
What nationality was Richard Lucas?
Richard Lucas was British.
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