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Richard Pilkington

d. 1631

Church of England clergyman and religious controversialist

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About Richard Pilkington

Richard Pilkington was a cleric.

The Venerable Richard Pilkington D.D was an Anglican priest in England.

Pilkington was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he graduated B.A. in 1590, and Queen's College, Oxford. He held livings at Hambleden and Salkeld. He was Archdeacon of Leicester from 1625 until his death in 1631. He married Ann May, daughter of John May.

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Important facts

Died
1631
Occupation
Education
The Queen's College, Emmanuel College

Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Pilkington?

Church of England clergyman and religious controversialist

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Richard Pilkington died in 1631.

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Richard Pilkington was a cleric.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Pilkington

· Wikidata: Q18757056

· DBpedia: Richard Pilkington (priest)

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