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Thomas Jex-Blake

1832 – 1915

Clergyman, school teacher and local historian

Head teacher Teacher Anglican priest
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About Thomas Jex-Blake

Lived 1832 – 1915 (aged 82–83). Thomas Jex-Blake was a British head teacher, teacher and anglican priest.

Thomas William Jex-Blake (1832–1915) was an Anglican priest and educationalist.

He was born on 26 January 1832, the son of lawyer Thomas Jex-Blake and the brother of Sophia Jex-Blake, who was a pioneer in women doctors in the United Kingdom. He was educated at Rugby and University College, Oxford. He was also a fellow of Queen's College, Oxford. a post he held for two decades.

He died on 2 July 1915.

Personal life He married Henrietta Cordery in 1857. They had nine daughters and two sons, among them educationalists Katharine Jex-Blake and Henrietta Jex-Blake, and doctors Bertha Jex-Blake and Arthur John Jex-Blake.

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Important facts

Born
1832
Birth century
19th century
Died
2 July 1915
Occupation
Head teacher, teacher, Anglican priest
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
Rugby School, University College, Oxford
Positions held
Dean of Wells
Also known as
Very Rev. Thomas William Jex-Blake, Thomas William Jex-Blake, T. W. Jex-Blake

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Jex-Blake?

clergyman, school teacher and local historian (1832–1915)

When was Thomas Jex-Blake born?

Thomas Jex-Blake was born in 1832.

When did Thomas Jex-Blake die?

Thomas Jex-Blake died on 2 July 1915.

What was Thomas Jex-Blake's occupation?

Thomas Jex-Blake was a head teacher, teacher and anglican priest.

What nationality was Thomas Jex-Blake?

Thomas Jex-Blake was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Jex-Blake

· Wikidata: Q7791323

· DBpedia: Thomas Jex-Blake

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