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| Davies, John. Adm. pens. (age 18) at TRINITY, May 21, 1761. S. of John, of Brentwood, Essex. School, Westminster. Matric. Easter, 1762; Scholar, 1762; B.A. 1765; M.A. 1768; B.D. 1790. Fellow, 1766; Junior Bursar, 1782-90. University Librarian, 1783-1817. Secretary to the Chancellor and receiver of the rents of Wort's charity estates. P.C. of Gt St Mary's, Cambridge, 1783. V. of Shudy Camps, Cambs., 1784-96. V. of Flintham, Notts., from 1785. R. of Orwell, Cambs., 1804-17. Died Feb. 1, 1817. 'By his learning was an ornament to the University, whose peculiar suavity of disposition and urbanity of manners, had justly attached him to all who were acquainted with his excellencies.' (G. Mag., Feb. 1817). (Record of Old Westminsters.) | John DAVIES Approx. lifespan: 1743–1817 pens. aged 18 Trinity College adm1761:05:21 s. of John DAVIES of Brentwood, Essex Sch: Westminster School Westminster, [ London ] Matric 1762:04ET: Scholar 1762 BA 1765 MA 1768 BD 1790 Fellow 1766 Junior Bursar: 1782-90 University Librarian: 1783-1817 Sec. to: : Chancellor and Receiver of: : rents of Wort's charity estates. P.C.: Gt St Mary's Gt, CB, [ Cambridgeshire ] 1783 V.: Shudy Camps, Cambridgeshire 1784-96 V.: Flintham, Nottinghamshire from1785 R.: Orwell, Cambridgeshire 1804-17 d. 1817:02:01 "By his learning was an ornament to University, whose peculiar suavity of disposition and urbanity of manners, had justly attached him to all who were acquainted with his excellencies." ( G. Mag (1817:02) ( Record of Old Westminsters. ) |