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Thomas Sprat

1679 – 1720

17th-century English Anglican priest;

Cleric Theologian Scholar

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About Thomas Sprat

Lived 1679 – 1720 (aged 41). Thomas Sprat was a cleric, theologian and scholar.

Thomas Sprat (5 April 1679 – 10 May 1720) was an English Anglican priest.

The son of Bishop Thomas Sprat, was born in London he was educated at Christ Church, Oxford. He held incumbencies at Boxley and Stone and Archdeacon of Rochester from 1704 until his death.

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Important facts

Born

5 April 1679

Birth century

17th century

Died

10 May 1720

Occupation

Cleric, theologian, scholar

Education

Christ Church, Westminster School, Middle Temple

Positions held

Archdeacon of Rochester

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Thomas Sprat's

François Gigot de la Peyronie

Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Sprat?

17th-century English Anglican priest; (1679-1720)

When was Thomas Sprat born?

Thomas Sprat was born on 5 April 1679.

When did Thomas Sprat die?

Thomas Sprat died on 10 May 1720.

What was Thomas Sprat's occupation?

Thomas Sprat was a cleric, theologian and scholar.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Sprat

· Wikidata: Q21166374

· DBpedia: Thomas Sprat (priest)

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