Searching for ; Text=RS737J
    For the meanings of University terminology, see the Glossary        For abbreviations, see the List of Abbreviations
    For foundation dates of Cambridge colleges, see College Dates                                                    NEW SEARCH
    Enhanced version of original printed entry     Encoded version: searched-for items red; some Appendix and Addenda included; unique identifier RS737J
John ROSSE
Adm. pens. (age 18) at ST JOHN'S, 18 Apr., 1737.
S. of John, attorney-at-law, of Hereford [ Herefordshire ]. B. Jun., 1719, at Ross.
School, Hereford [ Herefordshire ] (Mr Willim).
Matric. 1737 ; Scholar;
B.A. 1740/1 ;
M.A. 1744 ;
B.D. 1751 ;
D.D. 1756 .
Fellow, 1744-70 .
Taxor, 1748 .
Incorp. at Oxford [ Oxfordshire ], 1744 .
Ord. priest (Norwich) 25 Dec., 1746.
Preacher at the Rolls, 1757 .
F.R.S., 1758 .
V. of Frome Selwood, Somerset , 1760-92 .
Chaplain to the King, 1764-78 .
Canon of Durham [ Co. Durham ], 1769-78 .
Bishop of Exeter [ Devon ], 1778-92 ; holding in commendum a preb. of Exeter [ Devon ], the archdeaconry, and the living of Shobrooke, Devon .
Author, sermons; edited Cicero's Letters .
Died 14 Aug., 1792; buried in Exeter Cathedral [ Devon ].
Will, P.C.C.
( Scott-Mayor, III. 483; D.N.B.; Al. Oxon. )
John ROSSE
Approx. lifespan: 1719–1792
Adm. pens. (age 18) at St John's College 1737:04:18
s. of John ROSSE attorney-at-law, of Hereford, [ Herefordshire ]
b. 1719:06 at Ross.
School Hereford, [ Herefordshire ] ( Mr – WILLIM ).
Matric. 1737 ; Scholar;
B.A. 1740/1
M.A. 1744
B.D. 1751
D.D. 1756
Fellow 1744-70
Taxor 1748
Incorp. at Oxford University 1744
Ord. priest (Norwich) 1746:12:25
Preacher at the Rolls 1757
F.R.S. 1758
V. of Frome Selwood, Somerset 1760-92
Chaplain to the King 1764-78
Canon of Durham, [ Co. Durham ] 1769-78
Bishop of Exeter, [ Devon ] 1778-92 ; holding in commendum a preb. of Exeter, [ Devon ] the archdeaconry, and the living of Shobrooke, Devon
Author, sermons; edited Cicero's Letters
Died 1792:08:14 ; buried in Exeter Cathedral Exeter, [ Devon ]
Will, P.C.C.
( Scott-Mayor III. 483; D.N.B.; Al. Oxon. )

SEARCHING COMPLETE; 1 entry found
      NEW SEARCH