William French
Irish Anglican priest
About William French
Lived 1704 – 1785 (aged 80–81).
William French (26 September 1704 – 16 January 1785) was an Anglican priest, most notably the Dean of Ardagh from 1769 until his death.
He was born in County Roscommon and educated at Trinity College Dublin. His daughter Elizabeth was the second wife of Joseph Leeson, 1st Earl of Milltown.
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Who was William French?
Irish Anglican priest
When was William French born?
William French was born in 1704.
When did William French die?
William French died on 16 January 1785.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William French (priest)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William French. https://biography.guide/william-french-1704/
MLA: "William French." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-french-1704/.
Chicago: "William French." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-french-1704/.
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