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William Short

Archdeacon of Cornwall

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About William Short

William Short was a priest.

William Short, DD (c. 1760 – 23 May 1826) was the Archdeacon of Cornwall from 1807 until his death.

Short was born in Exeter and educated at Christ Church, Oxford, where he matriculated in 1778 at age 18, and graduated B.A. in 1782. and Teignmouth.

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Occupation
Priest
Education
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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Short

· Wikidata: Q39078691

· DBpedia: William Short (priest)

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