About William Lee
Lived 1815 – 1883 (aged 67). William Lee was a British priest.
William Lee (20 October 1815 – 11 May 1883) was an Irish Anglican priest in the 19th century.
Lee was born in County Tipperary and educated at Trinity College Dublin. He was Archdeacon of Dublin from 1864 until his death.
Works
The Inspiration of Holy Scripture: its Nature and Proof, 8vo, London, Dublin [printed], 1854; 5th edit. 1882. Suggestions for Reform in the University of Dublin, 8vo, Dublin, 1854. Three Introductory Lectures on Ecclesiastical History, 8vo, Dublin, 1858. On Miracles: an Examination of the Remarks of Mr. Baden Powell on the Study of the Evidence of Christianity, contained in the volume entitled Essays and Reviews, 8vo, London, 1861 (republished in Faith and Peace, edited by G. A. Denison, 8vo, 1862) Commentary on the Revelation of St. John, 1882, forming the last part of the last volume of The Speaker's Commentary on the Holy Bible. University Sermons, with part of an Essay on Natural Religion, edited by G. Salmon and J. Dowden, 8vo, Dublin, 1886.
He also published pamphlets on the Episcopal Succession in Ireland and on the Position and Prospects of the Church of Ireland 1867.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Lee?
Church of Ireland clergyman (1815-1883)
When was William Lee born?
William Lee was born on 20 October 1815.
When did William Lee die?
William Lee died on 11 May 1883.
What was William Lee's occupation?
William Lee was a priest.
What nationality was William Lee?
William Lee was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Lee (priest)
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