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Samuel Dickens

b. 1719

Archdeacon of Durham

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About Samuel Dickens

Born 1719.

Samuel Dickens , DD (1719–1791) was Archdeacon of Durham from 1760 until his death.

Prosser was educated at Christ Church, Oxford. He served incumbencies in Colchester, Gateshead and Easington. He was Regius Professor of Greek at Oxford from 1751 until 1763; and Rector of Easington from 1763 until his death on 30 August 1791.

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Born
1719
Birth century
Education
Christ Church

Frequently asked questions

Who was Samuel Dickens?

Archdeacon of Durham

When was Samuel Dickens born?

Samuel Dickens was born in 1719.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel Dickens

· Wikidata: Q22020024

· DBpedia: Samuel Dickens (priest)

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