About Robert Roberts
Lived 1680 – 1741 (aged 60–61). Robert Roberts was a cleric.
Robert Roberts (1680–1741) was a Welsh Anglican cleric and writer. He was vicar of the parish of Chirk in north-east Wales for over thirty years, and during his time there he wrote a bi-lingual explanation of the Creed, Ten Commandments and the Lord's Prayer for the use of the inhabitants of Chirk and the surrounding area, where both English and Welsh were spoken.
Life Roberts was the son of Henry Roberts, who is described in the records of the University of Oxford relating to Robert Roberts as being a "gentleman" and as being from Llandysilio, near Llangollen in Denbighshire, Wales. Robert Roberts was educated at Jesus College, Oxford.
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Who was Robert Roberts?
Welsh Anglican cleric and writer (1680-1741)
When was Robert Roberts born?
Robert Roberts was born in 1680.
When did Robert Roberts die?
Robert Roberts died in 1741.
What was Robert Roberts's occupation?
Robert Roberts was a cleric.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Roberts (priest)
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