William Dobson
English academic
About William Dobson
Lived 1650 – 1731 (aged 80–81).
William Dobson, (30 March 1650 - 15 June 1731) was an English academic.
Dobson was born in Hampshire and educated at Trinity College, Oxford. He was President of Trinity from 1706 until his death. He also held the livings at Cliddesden, Farleigh and Garsington.
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Who was William Dobson?
English academic
When was William Dobson born?
William Dobson was born in 1650.
When did William Dobson die?
William Dobson died in 1731.
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