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William Pearce

1744 – 1820

Anglican priest

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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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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
St John's College
Positions held
Dean of Ely

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Pearce's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Pearce?

Anglican priest

When was William Pearce born?

William Pearce was born on 3 December 1744.

When did William Pearce die?

William Pearce died on 14 November 1820.

What was William Pearce's occupation?

William Pearce was a priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Pearce

· Wikidata: Q8016708

· DBpedia: William Pearce (priest)

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