William Pearce (priest)
William Pearce (1744–1820) was an English clergyman and academic, Master of Jesus College, Cambridge from 1789 and Dean of Ely from 1797.[1]
Life
Pearce was born on 3 December 1744 and educated at St John's College, Cambridge.[1] He was Public Orator of Cambridge from 1778 to 1788; and Master of the Temple from 1787 to 1798.[2] In 1788 he was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.[3]
Pearce was Master of Jesus College, Cambridge from 1789 until his death.[4] He was also Dean of Ely from 1797 until his death.
He died on 14 November 1820.[5]
References
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| Preceded by | Cambridge University Orator 1778–1788 |
Succeeded by William Lort Mansel |
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| Preceded by | Dean of Ely 1797 – 1820 |
Succeeded by James Wood |
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- ↑ “Visitation of England and Wales Notes, 1903” Howard,J.J Reprinted Heritage , Bowie, Maryland , 1997 ISBN 0788407023
- ↑ Royal Society Database, Pearce; William (1744–1820)
- ↑ College web site
- ↑ Deaths The Times (London, England), Thursday, Nov 16, 1820; pg. 3; Issue 11093
