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William Bree

1822 – 1917

Archdeacon of Coventry and an lepidopterist

Anglican priest Lepidopterist
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About William Bree

Lived 1822 – 1917 (aged 94). William Bree was a British anglican priest and lepidopterist.

William Bree ( 19 November 1822 – 28 January 1917) was Archdeacon of Coventry from 1887 until 1908.

The son of The Rev William Thomas Bree, MA, Rector of Allesley he was educated at Bridgnorth Endowed School and Merton College, Oxford. He was ordained in 1848, and was curate at Polebrook until 1863, when he succeeded his father at Allesley. He married firstly, in 1853, Mary Duke; and, secondly, Sophy Adèle Biggs. His great nephew, the actor James Bree, was patron of the benefice until his death in 2008.

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Bridgnorth Endowed School, Merton College

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Who was William Bree?

Archdeacon of Coventry and an lepidopterist (1822-1917)

When was William Bree born?

William Bree was born on 19 November 1822.

When did William Bree die?

William Bree died on 29 January 1917.

What was William Bree's occupation?

William Bree was an anglican priest and lepidopterist.

What nationality was William Bree?

William Bree was British.

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· Wikipedia: William Bree

· Wikidata: Q28465173

· DBpedia: William Bree

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