About Thomas Bray
Lived 1706 – 1785 (aged 78–79). Thomas Bray was a priest.
Thomas Bray DD (21 March 1706 – 28 March 1785) was a Canon of Windsor from 1776 to 1785.
Family
He was the son of Nicholas Bray of Stratton, Cornwall.
Career
Bray matriculated in 17726 at Exeter College, Oxford, graduating BA in 1729, MA in 1732, BD in 1743, and DD in 1758. He went on to be appointed
Rector of Exeter College, Oxford 1771–1785 Dean of Raphoe 1777 Rector of Dunsfold 1776
He was appointed to the third stall in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1776, a position he held until 1785.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Bray?
British priest
When was Thomas Bray born?
Thomas Bray was born in 1706.
When did Thomas Bray die?
Thomas Bray died on 28 March 1785.
What was Thomas Bray's occupation?
Thomas Bray was a priest.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Bray (canon)
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