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William Ussher

1718 – 1780

18th century Irish Anglican priest

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About William Ussher

Lived 1718 – 1780 (aged 61–62). William Ussher was a priest.

William Ussher (1718–1780) was an 18th-century Irish Anglican priest.

Ussher was born in County Armagh and educated at Trinity College Dublin. He was ordained deacon in 1741; and priest in 1742. He held incumbencies at Kilmactalway and Clondalkin. He was appointed Archdeacon of Glendalough in 1752 and resigned in 1760.

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Born
1718
Birth century
Died
1780
Occupation
Education
Trinity College, Dublin

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Who was William Ussher?

18th century Irish Anglican priest

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William Ussher was born in 1718.

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William Ussher died in 1780.

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William Ussher was a priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Ussher

· Wikidata: Q85815772

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