About William Pearce
Lived 1744 – 1820 (aged 75). William Pearce was a priest.
William Pearce (1744–1820) was an English clergyman and academic, Master of Jesus College, Cambridge from 1789 and Dean of Ely from 1797.
Life Pearce was born on 3 December 1744 and educated at St John's College, Cambridge. In 1788 he was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.
Pearce was Master of Jesus College, Cambridge from 1789 until his death. He was also Dean of Ely from 1797 until his death.
He died on 14 November 1820.
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Who was William Pearce?
Anglican priest
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William Pearce was born on 3 December 1744.
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William Pearce died on 14 November 1820.
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William Pearce was a priest.
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